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Ms. Torres from Garden Grove, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspired to Ignite Minds, One Book at a Time!

Help me give my students STEM magnetic tiles, books for a class club that will challenge them with higher-level texts, foster discussion, and support all learners with STEM activities, and a visual timer to keep sessions structured and engaging.

  • 8 donors
  • $391 goal

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Ms. Torres has another project! Donate to Let Them Explore: Engaging Young Minds Through Discovery to help her classroom.

$232 - 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 Project

I am working to create an engaging and enriching book club experience within my classroom to challenge my gifted students with higher-level texts. These carefully selected books are not only aligned with their interests but are also designed to encourage critical thinking, deep inquiry, and meaningful discussions.

My goal is to foster a love for reading while providing an opportunity for students to analyze complex themes, build comprehension skills, and engage in thoughtful discourse with their peers.

To ensure all students can participate in a way that best supports their learning needs, I also plan to incorporate extra motivation and hands-on STEM activities. These activities using the STEM magnetic tiles will serve as meaningful brain breaks for students who benefit from shorter instructional periods, allowing them to stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed. By offering a variety of ways to interact with the material, I hope to create a flexible and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Additionally, a large visual timer will be an essential tool in keeping our book club structured and organized. Having a clear and visible time management system will help students stay on task, develop independence in pacing their discussions, and maintain a productive flow during our meetings.

Your generous support will help provide the necessary resources to make this book club a success. With your help, I can create a dynamic and stimulating learning space where students feel motivated, challenged, and excited about reading. Thank you for considering a donation to support my students' educational journey!

Ms. Torres Peter's K-3 Elementary School 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.

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Garden Grove, 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

20 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Toys Go Out - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 8 $52.48
Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras, 1) • Amazon Business $6.29 8 $50.32
Lakeshore Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book) • Amazon Business $6.20 8 $49.60
Rise of the Earth Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #1) (1) • Amazon Business $5.39 8 $43.12
IGIVI Magnetic Tiles - Road Set with Car Toys, STEM Magnetic Blocks Building Toys for Toddlers, Construction Toys for Kids Ages 3+,Gifts Toys for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$270.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.50

Sales tax

 $24.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.55

Total project goal

$390.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $390.36

6 Donors

-$184.45

Donations toward project cost

-$172.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.57

Matching donations from our partners

-$186.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$158.94

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.94

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 $0.00

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