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

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Health, Wellness, and Mindfulness Matters!!

Help me give my students sensory toys, wipes to keep them safe, and some sensory items to help them self-regulate.

  • $464 goal

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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

Our students come from low socioeconomic homes and are battling various experiences and traumas. We are a Title l school where we do everything we can to give our students the basics, things they need at home, and extras to supplement their learning.

Our scholars love coming to school and broadening their learning but they need some basics for their health and wellness!

Though this is an amazing community, we will not be able to give the students a little bit extra! Please help us help them and end the year off strong!

My Project

Our scholars are coming into school for the first time after being home or having interrupted schooling last year. As a result, they need more sensory dough and toys to help them self-regulate.

Our reality is that we have to meet the needs of the whole child before we can teach anything academic.

This project will really help us meet the social and emotional needs of our scholars.

The sensory dough is something that is fun, colorful, and soothing. When providing the students with some of the art supplies we currently have, I notice the children calm down and really enjoy the projects. Our scholars really love being able to use stickers. The flair pens are a perfect way for them to decorate in a fun way with color during Fun Friday.

Last year, modeling clay was a huge hit. Although we have some left, we are currently running low. We want the scholars to be able to express themselves through art as much as possible.

Finally, in addition to the baby wipes, my co-teacher and I really love the Lysol wipes. They smell good, get the job done, and keep our scholars safe.

Ms. Cruz PS 199 Shakespeare 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. Cruz

Bronx, 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

32 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RE322 - Lakeshore Sensory Ball Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
DS430X - Mad Mattr<sup>&reg;</sup> Sensory Dough - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $76.99 1 $76.99
SE120 - Swirling Glitter Sensory Balls • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
VR154 - Squish Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
Lysol Disinfectant Handi-Pack Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, for Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 480 Count (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
HOLICOLOR Air Dry Clay Kit, 36 Colors Magic Clay Ultra Light Modeling Clay for Kids with Accessories, Tools and Tutorials, Arts and Crafts Gift for Kids Age 3-12 Year Olds • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Play Visions Floof Modeling Clay - Reuseable Indoor Snow - Mr. & Mrs Snowman Set With Endless Creations and 22 Molding Accessories • Amazon Business $17.86 1 $17.86
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pen 20 Piece Set, Medium Point 0.7, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Lysol Disinfectant Handi-Pack Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 320 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Floof Modeling Clay - Reuseable Indoor Snow - Endless Creations with 3 Dinosaur Molds and Dino Track Roller. • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84

Materials cost

$358.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.52

Total project goal

$463.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $463.46

2 Donors

-$231.73

Donations toward project cost

-$196.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.76

match offer

-$231.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.97

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.76

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