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

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Playful Learning: Letters and Exploration

Help me give my students materials to support letter recognition and explore deeper into child-led play.

  • $346 goal

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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

This project aims to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment where my students can explore literacy and play through hands-on activities. By integrating Magna-Tiles and uppercase and lowercase letter stamps, it offers students a unique opportunity to develop their letter recognition skills while engaging in open-ended, child-led play. The tactile experience of using letter stamps deepens their understanding of uppercase and lowercase forms, while Magna-Tiles serve as a creative medium for building structures and practicing social-emotional skills through play. These tools make learning interactive and fun while supporting fine motor skill development and promoting collaboration among peers.

The materials I am requesting will have a significant impact by enabling my students to explore letters and language in a playful and meaningful way.

They will learn to recognize and differentiate letters and participate in activities that integrate literacy with engineering and art. My goal is to foster a love for learning, encourage independent exploration, and support collaborative problem-solving through these materials.

My students are special because of their endless curiosity and creativity. Many face challenges outside the classroom, yet they approach every learning opportunity with enthusiasm and a desire to succeed. They thrive when given hands-on, interactive resources that allow them to discover and create in their own unique ways. With these materials, I can provide a learning experience that celebrates their individuality, builds their confidence, and empowers them to reach new heights in literacy and beyond.

Mrs. Garcia Rosedale 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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Chico, 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

24 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Magnetic Wonder Tiles® - Vehicle Builder • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
MAGNA-TILES Downhill Duo 40-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The Original Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $67.95 1 $67.95
Colorations Alphabet Dough Stampers Set, Lowercase Letters, 26 Letter Stamps for Toddlers & Preschool Kids, Learn ABC & Spelling, Play Dough Creative Play for Classrooms, Daycare, School, Homeschool • Amazon Business $37.20 1 $37.20
Colorations Alphabet Dough Stampers Set, Uppercase Letters – Set of 26 Letter Stamps, Fun ABC Learning Tool for Toddlers, Ideal for Classroom and Home Learning • Amazon Business $35.70 1 $35.70
MAGNA-TILES XTRAS: Roads 12 Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $24.56 1 $24.56

Materials cost

$235.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.50

Sales tax

 $21.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.88

Total project goal

$345.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $345.85

4 Donors

-$345.85

Donations toward project cost

-$293.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.88

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