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Ms. Ochoa from Huntington Park, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands on Learning With Playdoh and Kinetic Sand

Help me give my students kinetic sand, Play-doh, and scissors to engage in hands-on learning.

  • $376 goal

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Ms. Ochoa has another project! Donate to Bring It On 2025-2026 School Year to help her classroom.

$436 - 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

I teach a preschool collaborative classroom. I have fourteen typically developing students and ten students with special needs: Autistic, Other Health Impaired-ADHD, and Speech-Language Impairments. My school is located in a low-income community where the majority are Latinos from immigrant families and first-generation. Most of my students are English Language Learners. My students are energetic, curious, lovable, and eager to learn. My students enjoy music, books, building, art, and learning through play. However, my program lacks many diverse and instructional tools and materials to engage in their specific needs.

My Project

Kinetic sand and Playdoh will help my students with special needs adapt to our new school environment, as they will need to stay three feet apart. Kinetic sand and playdoh will help make learning easier with hands on activities. Students will be able to find letters or numbers inside the sand. Students will also work on their fine motor skills as they massage, tear, dig, cut, and mold the playdoh and kinetic sand. The plastic scissors for playdoh will help students strengthen their fine motor skills and also help them prepare for kindergarten. Students are not allowed to share water tables or sand tables anymore. Your support will help my students each have their own as we remain safe.

Ms. Ochoa Miles Avenue Early Education Center Grades PreK-2

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. Ochoa

Huntington Park, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Blue, 2 Pounds • Amazon Business $9.97 5 $49.85
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Purple, 2 Lb • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Green, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $8.90 5 $44.50
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 Pounds • Amazon Business $8.90 5 $44.50
Colorations Plastic Fun Dough Scissors for Texture, Set of 12, 3 Designs, Easy Clean, Safe, Arts & Crafts, Sculpting, Clay, for Kids, Durable DSCISSOR • Amazon Business $27.33 1 $27.33

Materials cost

$261.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.28

Total project goal

$375.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $375.20

2 Donors

-$375.20

Donations toward project cost

-$318.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.28

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