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Mrs. Somma from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Goodbye Worksheets, Hello Learning

Help me give my students materials to explore, create, and collaborate! We are getting rid of morning worksheets and jumping into morning learning.

  • $510 goal

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$323 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Mrs. Somma

Mrs. Somma has another project! Donate to Loving the Library to help her classroom.

$323 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My third graders are eager to become global citizens and learn about the world around them. These thoughtful, curious, inquisitive young scholars and scientists are hungry for learning. They enjoy creative brain breaks, challenging real-world math problems, and critical thinking. Above all, they value being kind and being fair. I have never been prouder of a group of students.

We are a Title I public school in eastern Las Vegas full of kind, thoughtful, inquisitive young learners.

Our inclusion classroom welcomes a plethora of different types of learners and embraces all.

My Project

I am requesting materials for morning choice for my third graders. Instead of starting with silent morning work, I am transitioning to morning stations and choices.

Students don't rush to school to dive into quiet worksheets, so let's start our day with excitement.

I am requesting puzzles, a puzzle mat, tinkering toys, Legos, Lincoln Logs, and STEM activities to start our day with collaboration, conversations, critical thinking, and excitement about learning. Many of these activities promote spatial thinking and geometric skills, both of which are areas of need for my third graders. By having them create and share their work, not only are they living the engineering process, but have an authentic chance to work on their presentation skills as well.

Mrs. Somma Mervin Iverson Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

28 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LINCOLN LOGS –Collector's Edition Village – 327 Pieces – For Ages 3+ – Preschool Education Toy • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
TINKERTOY 30 Model Super Building Set – 200 Pieces – For Ages 3+ Preschool Educational Toy (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $42.26 1 $42.26
Excellerations Tow Tower Building Set (Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $36.08 1 $36.08
Snap Circuits Snaptricity Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 75 STEM Projects | 4-Color Project Manual | 40 Snap Modules | Unlimited Fun • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
LEGO Classic Basic Brick Set 11002 Building Kit , New 2019 (300 Piece) • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
LEGO City Great Vehicles Diving Yacht 60221 Building Kit , New 2019 (148 Piece) • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set | A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks | Tested for Children's Safety | A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls! • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Ravensburger Space 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Puzzle Roll Up Mat - Store and Transport Jigsaw Puzzles Up to 1500 Pieces - 46" x 26" Felt Mat, Inflatable Tube, and 3 Elastic Fasteners - by Nessie's Playground • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
LEGO Creator 3in1 Deep Sea Creatures 31088 Building Kit , New 2019 (230 Piece) • Amazon Business $12.93 1 $12.93
Ravensburger Outer Space 60 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
SainSmart Jr. Wooden Tetris Puzzle 40 Pcs Brain Teasers Toy for Kids, Wood Puzzle Box Brain Games Wood Burr Tangram Jigsaw Toy Children Days • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LEGO Classic Bricks and Ideas 11001 Building Kit , New 2019 (123 Piece) • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84

Materials cost

$368.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$432.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.40

Total project goal

$509.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $509.32

5 Donors

-$401.00

Donations toward project cost

-$346.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.15

match offer

-$101.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$86.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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