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Mr. Spears from Farmers Branch, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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How to Take Care of My Money While Smiling.

Help me give my students a calm and safe place to learn and make academic progress without a fear of being judge or tease. This will motivate my kids to try harder in the classroom.

  • $411 goal

This project expired on April 2, 2025.

This project expired on April 2, 2025.

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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 Project

My kids bring new adventures and challenges everyday when I come to school There is never a boring day and we have fun learning. The requested materials will be use for social and emotional needs that my kids have because they are on different parts of the Autism spectrum. I want to teach them to count and guard their money when they are out shopping. I want them to experience being a worker as well as a customer in our play store.

These materials will teach them collaborations among themselves and help them deal with social situations that they meet everyday at school.

Mr. Spears Dave Blair Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Farmers Branch, TX 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

Never Before Funded 8 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Materials Let's Explore Earth & Space Science, Grades 2 to 3, Set of 10 - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $134.84 1 $134.84
URSKYTOUS 110Pcs Animal Erasers Kids Desk Pets Pencil Erasers 3D Puzzle Erasers Bulk Mini Animal Food Erasers Toys Fun Cute Eraser for Classroom Rewards, Game Prizes, Treasure Box, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $18.88 2 $37.76
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register - 73 Pieces, Ages 3+ Develops Early Math Skills, Play Cash Register for Kids, Toy Cash Register, Play Money for Kids • Amazon Business $28.82 1 $28.82
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
50 Piece Fidget Toy Pack • Amazon Business $24.45 1 $24.45
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
CLICK N' PLAY Pretend Play Money for Kids - 150 Piece Set of Realistic Bills & Coins, Perfect for Counting, Math & Currency Set Skills, Engaging & Educational Fake Money Collection for Children • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$300.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.56

Total project goal

$410.38

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