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Ms. Torres from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Through Play

Help me give my students tools to develop a growth mindset through characters, stories, coloring, conversation, and games!

  • $360 goal

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My Students

This is my 17th year as an educator. I started my career as a special education classroom teacher and have been working as a school social worker for the past 11. I have the honor of supporting the needs of students, families and staff at two schools on Staten Island. My school's are high poverty school's in New York City. All of our students receive free lunch. Ninety-seven percent of our student population is Black or Latino; many are first-generation Americans. Many of my students are transitioning from homelessness and or living in temporary housing. Our students are faced with many challenges inside and outside the classroom. They struggle personally and academically. Thirty percent of our students receive Special Education services. Despite the challenges they face daily, my students are happy and motivated to learn. I love reminding them daily of how super fantastic they are.

My Project

No matter what grade or age, developing a growth mindset is one of the most important tools we can learn. Life is about learning from our mistakes and learning how to solve problems. This project will provide a library of books and games to share with students and other classes that provide opportunities for conversation and classroom culture building.

This project provides resources for developing and encouraging life long learning and growth mindsets.

In order to learn about growth mindset, students need to read/listen to multiple examples in books, talk about growth/problems with their peers, and engage in games to make it joyfully come alive.

Today, students see images of perfection everywhere and strive to not make mistakes, whether it be on tests, in relationships, or seeing "perfection" in the media. I want students to learn that mistakes happen and it is what we do we those mistakes that make the difference. This project can provide a starting point for our kids.

Ms. Torres PS 31 William T Davis Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Ms. Torres

Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

100 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GG992 - Growth Mindset Daily Practice Journal - Gr. 1-2 - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
GG994 - Growth Mindset Daily Practice Journal - Gr. 3-5 - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
EE100X - Social-Emotional Match-Ups - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
RE322 - Lakeshore Sensory Ball Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
EE117 - Grab & Write Social-Emotional Prompts - K-Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE118 - Grab & Write Social-Emotional Prompts - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP508 - Sensory Stars Beanbag Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
TR798 - Don’t Let the Bugs Fall! Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
EE105 - Building Relationships Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
EE106 - Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$271.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$305.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.00

Total project goal

$359.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$359.98

6 Donors

-$218.00

Donations toward project cost

-$185.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.70

match offer

-$141.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$120.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.30

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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