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Dr. Ochoa-Rivera from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nurturing Stars of Spanish: Empowering Growth with Games and Affirmations

Help me give my students board games, fidget toys, and Spanish affirmation cards they need to support their social-emotional learning, boost their confidence, and create a positive, engaging classroom environment that fosters both personal growth and academic success.

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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

I am excited to introduce my project, "Empowering Spanish Stars: Toys, Games, and Affirmations for Success," aimed at providing essential resources to support the mental health of my high school Spanish students. My students, whom I affectionately call "Estrellas del Español," are a group of bright, enthusiastic, and resilient individuals. They bring a unique energy to the classroom, making every day a rewarding experience.

Interactive educational games make learning Spanish enjoyable and effective.

These games help reinforce language skills through play, making it easier for students to grasp complex concepts and vocabulary. Games also foster teamwork and communication, essential skills for language learning.

These cards offer daily positive reinforcement, boosting my students' confidence and self-esteem. Affirmations help create a positive classroom atmosphere where students feel valued and motivated to excel. They also support Mental Health by promoting a growth mindset and resilience.

The primary goals of this project are to enhance the social-emotional well-being of my students, create an engaging and supportive classroom environment, and improve academic success. By providing these resources, I aim to foster a love for learning Spanish and help my students develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

My students are compassionate, curious, and always eager to help one another. They thrive on encouragement and benefit greatly from a nurturing classroom environment. With your support, we can give them the tools they need to shine both academically and emotionally.

Dr. Ochoa-Rivera Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School Grades 9-12

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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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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Almadé: Kids' Positive Affirmation Cards in Spanish (social emotional learning, mental health, self-esteem) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $35.00 5 $175.00
4 Games-Underrepresented Set for Teens: Trivia for Us, UNO Play w/ Pride, Rainbow Quest! LGBTQ+ board game & LEGACY! Card Game (Financial Literacy) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $110.00 1 $110.00
Nasco Silly Sensory Kit • Nasco $33.96 1 $33.96
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42

Materials cost

$332.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.95

Sales tax

 $30.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.72

Total project goal

$491.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $491.45

1 Donor

-$491.45

Donations toward project cost

-$417.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.72

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