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Mrs. Perez from Whittier, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Living in Color!

Help me give my students voice buttons, laminating pouches, paint, and colored markers to reinforce multi-cultural activities.

  • $423 goal

This project expired on April 5, 2025.

This project expired on April 5, 2025.

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

The products I have selected will help my students with self-expression during our multicultural activities and lessons about feelings. I will use the highlighters to present the letters in their name. The facial features will be outlined using geometric shapes. For example, the eyes will be circles and the nose will be a triangle. The students will use different shades of paint to color the skin. The permanent markers will help them trace lines to reinforce shapes and the letters in their names. Once their artwork is completed, the laminate sheets will be used to preserve their work. The voice buttons are used to encourage choice-making and facilitate communication..

Mrs. Perez Sorensen Science 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.

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Whittier, CA View local requests

More than half 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

10 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Sharpie© Fine-Point Metallic Permanent Markers - Set of 3 Assorted Markers • Nasco $5.36 10 $53.60
Yunsailing 12 Pcs Voice Recording Button Dog Buttons 30 Seconds Recordable Dog Talking Button Set Dog Communication Buttons Pet Dog Training Speaking Buttons Funny Gift for Study Office Home, 12 Color • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Color Splash? 8 oz. Washable Glitter Paint, Assorted Colors • Quill.com $37.92 1 $37.92
Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Markers, Assorted Colors, Set of 24, Blue - Rubber/Glass - Durable • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
School Smart Washable Finger Paints, Assorted Neon Colors, Pint Set of 7 • School Specialty $28.49 1 $28.49
Kaplan Early Learning Kaplan Washable Multicultural Paint - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $25.16 1 $25.16
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $12.74 1 $12.74
SICOHOME Welcome Sign for Classroom Door Decorations,13" Personalized Teacher Sign for Classroom,Classroom Door Hanger for Decorations,Back to School Decor Hanging Signs Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19

Materials cost

$291.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.02

Sales tax

 $26.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.37

Total project goal

$422.48

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