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Mr. Teacher Steven from Oakland, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarten Dreamscape

Help me give my students a beautiful dreamscape that they can walk into everyday and fall in love with education.

  • 5 donors
  • $579 still needed

expires Apr 22

  • 5 donors
  • $579 still needed
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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 Project

I teach Kindergarten, which means for most of my students it is their first time in school so this is the time they develop a long-lasting association to school and learning. I am in the process of creating a wonderful fantasy space where I combine my students interest with education.

The theme in my classroom is Pokemon and I use Pokemon stickers and Pokemon cards as rewards and incentives in class.

The kids are really motivated by them, and even better, is the fact that the Pokemon cards get them interested in reading. They are always so curious to know what the powers the Pokemon have! They always come and ask me at the end of the day "What powers does it have?," and some are starting to read the powers themselves. The words on the Pokemon cards get the students motivated to learn how to read.

This incentive system ties directly into literacy and into their motivation in the classroom. I want to increase the efficacy of this motivation system by tying it into the decorations in the room. What, at first, may seem like a frivolous want, neon lights will help beautify the room and will directly affect learning outcomes.

Ask yourself, how do you feel when you are in a beautiful place? On the other hand, how do you feel when you are stuck in a bland, dull place? My littles are in the room for up to seven hours a day. Your donation will make a huge difference for them! We will have beautiful chalkboad walls filled with colorful chalk drawings, Pokemon neon lights, beautiful blue cloud covers for our fluorescent lights! Lets help my kids fall in love with education.

Thank you so very much.

Mr. Teacher Steven Lockwood Steam Academy 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 Mr. Teacher Steven

Oakland, CA 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

26 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fluorescent Light Covers for Ceiling Lights - Magnetic Cloud Cover for Fluorescent Or LED Fixture - Must Haves for Teacher Supplies - Classroom, Home, Office Cubicle Decor - Filters Overhead Lighting • Amazon Business $33.72 5 $168.60
Rust-Oleum 301450 Specialty Chalkboard Brush-On Paint, 30 oz, Flat Black • Amazon Business $16.96 5 $84.80
Ultra Rare 55 PCS Gold Cards Packs Vmax DX GX Rare Golden Cards TCG Deck Box Gold Foil Card for Kids Birthday Party Favors Gifts (No Duplicates) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Pokemon Assorted Lot of 50 Single Cards [Any Series] • Amazon Business $5.90 8 $47.20
PILOYINDE Anime Neon Sign Water Turtle Neon Sign USB Powered for Kids Room Decor，Gamer Neon Sign Man Cave Cute Turtle Neon Light Blue Neon Sign Gifts for Boys and Girls. • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Game Ball Neon Sign for Wall Decor,Anime LED Neon Light,Game Neon Signs for Game Room,Kids Room,Man Cave Art Decoration,Gaming Neon Sign for Kids,Game Fans,Birthday,Party,Size 13.2*13.8 inches(XD153) • Amazon Business $36.89 1 $36.89
160 PCS Sidewalk Chalks Set Non-Toxic Washable Jumbo Chalk for Outdoor Art Play, Painting on Chalkboard, Blackboard and Playground • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Surge Protector Power Strip 15 Ft Long Cord, Extension Cord 15 Feet with 8 Outlets 4 USB Ports(2 USB C), Flat Plug, Desk Charging Station for Home Office College Dorm Room Essentials • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sugar-Free Gummy Bears - Keto-Friendly Candy with Assorted Fruit Flavors Keto Snacks, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, and Sugar-Free Gummies Bulk Pack, 1 lb • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
hand2mind Jumbo 10 Minute Sand Timer with Soft Rubber End Caps, Hourglass Timer, Visual Timer for Toddlers, Time Out Timer, Game Timer, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Large Classroom Timer (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $17.52 1 $17.52
100Pcs Cartoon Pokemon Stickers in Gift Bag. for Suitcase Skateboard Laptop Computer Water Bottles Car Teens Boys Girls Decal Waterproof Sticker. • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$537.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$625.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.33

Total project goal

$735.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $735.55

4 Donors

-$120.00

Donations toward project cost

-$102.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.00

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $578.06

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