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Mrs. Noriega from South Gate, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Parachute Minds: Open for Learning!

My students need science, math, and art materials for STEAM investigations.

  • $1,109 goal

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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 Students

We are part of a school that aims to see every student succeed regardless of their background. Our kindergarten is composed of 27 students with diverse language and learning needs. They are a creative, happy, and curious group. They enjoy leaning through doing and are amazed by the world around them. Their problem solving skills continue to amaze me as they come up with ingenious ways to solve simple problems. In our short time together I have seen their language and vocabulary soar.

My Project

Nelson Mandela once said that "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." It's easy to see this quote and immediately think of change in social issues, politics and the likes, but now more and more it's easy to think of all the mind dazzling innovations which have been created recently.

What better way to help children literally change the world than by introducing children to open their minds through the use of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)?

To test the possibilities of what is and can be? I have seen that my students learn best through doing. I have seen that they are more open to a challenge through doing. These resources will help my student become explorers, innovators, and problem solvers. The lego, STEM, gears and engineering sets will help them create and practice putting their ideas to work. The art supplies will help enhance their creativity while the stools and the bookshelf will help us create a work and research space. All these resources will be part of or STEAM center, a center I plan on incorporating into our daily center routine.

Mrs. Noriega Madison 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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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

27 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
KT6341 - STEM Bundle - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $377.98 1 $377.98
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 • Amazon Business $47.99 2 $95.98
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-AUH1200AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools 12" Height (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $63.27 1 $63.27
67104-1025 - DO-A-DOT ART 25 CT CLASS PACK • Blick Art Materials $56.09 1 $56.09
Kids First Intro to Engineering Kit • Amazon Business $35.90 1 $35.90
Kids First Aircraft Engineer Kit • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
EWEI'S HomeWares 23x25x11-Inch Lagre Kids Toy Sling Book Rack Display Shelf Organizer Children Bookshelf, Primary Colors • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Deluxe Building Set, 100 Pieces • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
01759-1659 - Sargent Washable Liquid Watercolors - Standard Set of 6, 8 oz bottles • Blick Art Materials $22.93 1 $22.93
Upgrade Stackable Building Base Plates- Baseplate 10" x 10" in Variety Color, Compatible with all Major Brands (6PC Mixed) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Thames and Kosmos Little Labs Water Science Kit • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
11319-1011 - Pacon Card Stock - Bright Colors, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $10.17 1 $10.17
11319-1211 - Pacon Card Stock - Hyper Colors, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $10.17 1 $10.17
11319-1111 - Pacon Card Stock - Pastel Colors, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $10.17 1 $10.17
11319-1021 - Pacon Card Stock - White, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $10.17 1 $10.17

Materials cost

$813.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.97

Sales tax

 $74.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$942.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.30

Total project goal

$1,108.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,108.67

1 Donor

-$1,108.67

Donations toward project cost

-$942.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$166.30

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