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Ms. Delacruz from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Play!

Help me give my students the most out of their time in my class, with various items to learn from. Sensory items like the vibrating pillow help enhance cognitive function, such as attention.

  • $552 goal

This project expired on April 20, 2025.

This project expired on April 20, 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 class learns through play, and we have different areas in our room, like the kitchen area, library, block, sensory area, work area, and teacher table. Each location has various items for the students to learn through play with their peers and staff members. We need more sensory items like vibrating pillows, bean bags, and kinetic sand in our sensory area. These resources are crucial for the students to cool off and meet their sensory needs. The work area needs educational play items. These will look like peekaboo fishbowl, word puzzles, cupcake sort, and washable paint. Your support in providing these resources is integral to our student's education and is greatly appreciated.

Ms. Delacruz Meador Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

6 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Special Supplies Vibrating Pillow Sensory Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, 12” x 12” Plush Minky Soft Cover with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps, Blue and Green • Amazon Business $34.34 2 $68.68
Crayola Washable Paints - Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 16 oz Bottles • Blick Art Materials $48.19 1 $48.19
Lakeshore Peg Number Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Kid's Sapphire Smartmax • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Spectra Glitter, Assorted, 6/Pack (91370) • Quill.com $35.14 1 $35.14
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug See and Spell Puzzle Board - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $32.77 1 $32.77
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Shape Sorting Cupcakes Toy Food (LER7347) • Staples $32.33 1 $32.33
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand in Resealable Bag, Moldable Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Number Pops - 20 Pieces, Ages 2+,Toddler Number Learning Toys, Preschool Math Games, Fine Motor Toys, Numbers for Kids • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89
JoyCat Ice Cream Preschool Learning Activities Counting and Color Sorting Set Stacking Toys for Kids 3-5, Fine Motor Skills Stacking Toys with Safety ＆ Durability, Math Learning Resources Toys 30PCS • Amazon Business $20.69 1 $20.69
Learning Resources Peekaboo Fishbowl Friends, 10 Pieces, Ages 18 Months+, Learning Toys, Baby Toys, Educational Toys,Fish Toys,Animal Toys,Bath Toys • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Lakeshore Word Building Puzzles - 4-Letter Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources Huey The Fine Motor Hippo, Fine Motor Toy for Toddlers, Develops Counting and Color Recognition, Educational Toys for Toddlers, 7 pieces, Ages 18 mos+ • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94

Materials cost

$416.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.73

Total project goal

$551.52

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