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Mrs. Dilling from La Mesa, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Off to the Races!

Help me give my students meaningful, engaging learning opportunities which will not only increase their self-awareness but allow them to practice important social skills while working on STEM activities!

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My Students

"It's OK, I'm just learning!"

This is how I always start off our first day of school.

I make a "mistake," and then we all practice saying this together. I find it calms fears and lets students know that this is a safe place where we can take chances and make mistakes together!

My students come from very diverse backgrounds and bring with them a variety of challenges daily when they enter the classroom.

Our school is a Title I urban school with the most diverse population in our district, serving over 80% of our students a free or reduced-price lunch.

Each day, it is my job to make students feel safe. I put on my "acting" hat to make lessons entertaining and fun and to inspire them to do their personal best! The fact that they have such varying levels of ability makes this a little tricky, and I've found that they are most successful when they are given opportunities to practice skills in a variety of ways both cooperatively in groups and individually. (The best part is, they often think they are "just playing." Mwah haha!)

My Project

I would love for my students to have a meaningful, exciting start to each day; Morning tubs are a great way to do just that. As soon as students enter the classroom, they will immediately start working with their table groups to dive into these STEM activities. No time wasted!

The rolling storage organizer will allow me to stock each drawer with engaging projects which will be rotated through the classroom and changes throughout the year to keep things fresh!

Our school is now part of the World of Work program, which also allows students to become self-aware of their special talents and interests, as well as provide them with meaningful activities to practice using those special skills. The electronic drums and piano keyboards will allow students to explore music and sound patterns while not disturbing the rest of the class, how cool is that?! The magnetic puzzles, vet set, will allow them to explore careers in a different way. The rest of the STEM kits and activities will allow students to work together cooperatively while exploring these materials. Thank you for considering our project!

Mrs. Dilling La Mesa Dale 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.

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La Mesa, 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Finnhomy 15-Drawer Rolling Cart,Storage Rolling Carts with Semi-transparent Mutli Color Drawers, Organizer Cart for School, Office, Home, Beauty Salon,Utility Cart with Wheels • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99
PicassoTiles PT49 Kid's 49-Key Flexible Roll-Up Educational Electronic Digital Music Piano Keyboard w/ Recording Feature, 8 Different Tones, 6 Educational Demo Songs & Build-in Speaker - Rainbow • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Sterilite 14978006 64 quart/61 L Latching Box with Clear Base, White Lid and Colored Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $46.50 1 $46.50
Picasso Tiles PT50 Portable Kid's Roll Up Drum, Educational Electronic Drum Set w/ 7 Different Drum Pads, Recording Feature, Headphone Jack, Build-in Speaker, Educational Demos for Toddlers & Kids • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Sterilite 19849806 18 Quart/17 Liter Ultra Latch Box, Clear with a White Lid and Black Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $38.78 1 $38.78
Learning Resources Alphabet Soup Sorters, 208 Pieces • Amazon Business $38.28 1 $38.28
Spirograph Junior • Amazon Business $18.01 2 $36.02
Learning Resources Letter Construction, School Activity Set, Play School, 60 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $35.49 1 $35.49
PP219 - Organize It! Book Dividers - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98
Melissa & Doug Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set (Animal & People Play Sets, Helps Children Develop Empathy, 24 Pieces, 10.5" H x 13.5" W x 3.5" L) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Teacher Created Resources Foam Base Ten Set (20617) • Amazon Business $13.18 2 $26.36
Melissa & Doug Sticker Pads Set: Sweets and Treats, Make-a-Face Fashion, and Make-a-Meal • Amazon Business $12.74 2 $25.48
AmazonBasics AA 1.5 Volt Performance Alkaline Batteries - Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Learning Resources Super Sorting Pie, Fine Motor Toy, Early Number, Patterns, 68 Pieces, Grades Pre-K/Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
CoolToys Monkey Balance Educational Math Game for Kids to Learn Counting Numbers and Basic Math, 65 Piece STEM Learning Toy • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources LER6402 Lowercase Lacing Letters • Amazon Business $19.19 1 $19.19
Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Wooden Christmas Cookie Play Food Set • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
FA844 - Magnetic Paper Pockets - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Kicko Echo Microphone - 6 Pack - 10 inches Cool and Fun Magic Microphone for Kids - Perfect Party Favor, Rewards, in Birthday Party, Christmas Party • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
56 PCS Magnetic Dress-up Pretend Play Doll Set with 21 Occupations Jobs, Perfect for Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
TT448 - Magnetic Pockets - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.59 1 $13.59
Play-Doh Sparkle Compound Collection • Amazon Business $4.49 3 $13.47
LL688 - Learn to Count! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Melissa & Doug Julia Magnetic Dress-Up Set, Pretend Play, 8 Outfits, Encourages Creativity, 24 Magnetic Pieces, 11.6" H x 8.65" W x 1.05" L • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Melissa & Doug Joey Magnetic Dress-Up Set (Pretend Play, 6 Outfits, Encourages Creativity, 26 Magnetic Pieces, 11.6" H x 8.65" W x 1.05" L) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
CMS Magnetics Super Powerful Neodymium Magnets Dia 1.26x1/8" w/ 3M Adhesives, Rare Earth Magnets in Non-Shattering Package. For Fridges, Crafting, Iron Filing Test & DIY Projects, 6 Packs • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
480 PCS Polka Dot 1-40 Numbers Stickers for Office, Classroom, Organizing (Each Measures 1" in Diameter) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$737.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$846.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.31

Total project goal

$995.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $995.42

1 Donor

-$332.00

Donations toward project cost

-$282.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.80

match offer

-$663.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$563.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.51

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