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This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Ricasio from Pacoima, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make Learning Fun

Help me give my students a classroom where learning can be exciting and fun!

  • $590 goal

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My Project

This upcoming school year will be my first full year of teaching! I am hoping that my incoming 2nd friends will have a classroom where learning can be fun and exciting for them. I want a classroom that will help their minds grow and their personalities prosper.

These supplies that I am requesting will give my students more chance to succeed in learning.

I am requesting for hands-on learning materials they can use for centers. The materials, such as the card-stocks and sheet covers, will allow me to prep some independent and resuable activities that my students can use at school and at home. The flexible seating will help my students take charge of their learning and choose a location in the classroom where they work best. The board games and mini plush toys will be used as class/student rewards when the students reach a certain goal. All of these materials will not only be beneficial for a new teacher, but also her classroom friends.

Ms. Ricasio Hillary Broadous 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.

More about Ms. Ricasio

Pacoima, 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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GG365X - Touch Read Phonics Word Match- Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.50 1 $89.50
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Assorted, 11232-AS • Amazon Business $65.85 1 $65.85
GG471 - Touch Read CVC Words Sentence Match • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
GG472 - Touch Read Vowel Sounds Sentence Match • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
edxeducation Junior GeoStix - In Home Learning Toy for Early Math and Creativity - 200 Multicolored Construction Sticks - 30 Double-Sided Activity Cards - Geometric Manipulative • Amazon Business $31.48 1 $31.48
Swingline Paper Cutter, Guillotine Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 10 Sheet Capacity, ClassicCut Lite (9312) • Amazon Business $31.44 1 $31.44
32 Piece Mini Plush Animal Toy Set, Cute Small Animals Plush Keychain Decoration for Themed Parties, Kindergarten Gift, Teacher Student Award, Goody Bags Filler for Boys Girls Child Kid • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
Game Zone Honey Bee Tree Game – Please Don’t Wake the Bees – 2 to 4 Players, Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $8.80 2 $17.60
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Amazon Basics Sheet Protector - Heavy Duty, Non-Glare, 200-Pack • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Hammermill White Cardstock, 110 Lb, 8.5 x 11 Colored Cardstock, 1 Pack (200 Sheets) - Thick Card Stock, Made in the USA, 168380R • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
USATDD 180 Pcs Wooden Tangrams Pattern Blocks Set Geometric Manipulative Shape Puzzle Kindergarten Classic Educational Montessori Toys for Kids Toddlers Ages 4-8 with 24 Pcs Flash Cards • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up​ [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
KIZCITY 60 Pcs Mochi Squishies, Kawaii Squishy Toys for Party Favors, Animal Squishies Stress Relief Toys for Boys & Girls Birthday Gifts, Classroom Prize, Goodie Bags Stuffers • Amazon Business $9.35 1 $9.35

Materials cost

$426.07

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$38.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.49

Total project goal

$589.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$589.94

4 Donors

-$367.30

Donations toward project cost

-$341.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

match offer

-$188.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$160.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.94

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$0.00

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