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

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Playing is Essential to Learning

Help me give my students the recess they deserve with an outdoor kitchen. We currently do not have toys for recess, our only playground jungle gym was deemed unsafe by OSHA.

  • $836 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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 Students

Albert Einstein said, “ Play is the highest form of research.” Preschool is an integral part of a child’s learning journey that will shape them into future engineers, teachers, doctors, scientists, and anything they can think of becoming. I teach in an early transitional kinder/Preschool collaborative classroom in a lower-income community. The community around us is composed of mostly Hispanics and Arabs. Due to the hardship my students had to face last year and continue to face; they are limited in resources. Yet, my students learn to play, read, write, count, and, most importantly, be a kid.

My Project

The materials and supplies I am requesting for my students are for the recess area. We currently do not have access to the playground jungle gym due to OSHA regulations. Since the school started in August, my students have been playing with whatever equipment we have available, primarily balls. The house I am requesting will be placed in the grassy area, next to the kitchen playhouse. The balls, cornhole, and the other games I am asking will help my students have a more enriching recess where they can have opportunities to develop their social and cognitive skills. By providing them with the proper toys, my students can develop their language and motor skills. Making sure my students get the opportunity to play and develop their skills in recess will help them transfer those skills into the classroom and help them become the best they can be.

Ms. C. Perez Martha Escutia Primary Center 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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Bell, 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

18 students impacted 18donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Step2 Grand Walk-In Kitchen & Grill | Large Kids Kitchen Playset Toy | Play Kitchen with 103-Pc Play Kitchen Accessories Set Included, Brown/Tan/Maroon (821400) • Amazon Business $259.99 1 $259.99
Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse with Working Doors, Windows, and Shutters - Tan • Amazon Business $132.99 1 $132.99
GoSports Portable Junior Size Cornhole Game Set with 6 Bean Bags - Great for All Ages Indoors & Outdoors (Choose Between Classic or Wood Designs) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Giggle N Go Kids Bowling Set Indoor Games or Outdoor Games for Kids. Hilariously Fun Giant Yard Games for Kids and Adults. Fun Sports Games, Outside Games or Indoor Games for Kids • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Hasbro Connect 4 Game • Amazon Business $8.77 3 $26.31
Shimirth 67Pc Pretend Play Food Sets for Kids Kitchen, Pizza Toy Food & Cutting Fake Food - Fruits & Vegetables, Play Kitchen Toys Accessories, Pretend Food Toys for Toddlers Boys Girls Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Kids Carpet Playmat Rug City Life Great for Playing with Cars and Toys - Play, Learn and Have Fun Safely - Kids Baby, Children Educational Road Traffic Play Mat, for Bedroom Play Room Game Safe Area • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
3 in 1 Kids Toys Bean Bag Toss Game Christmas Party Corn Holes Outdoor Indoor Toddler Dart Board Toys with 8 Bean Bags & 8 Sticky Balls Beach Yard Lawn Games Gift for Kids Boys Girls Age 2-4 3-5 4-8 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Premium Playground Balls 8.5 inch, Best Kickball Dodgeball for Kids and Adults - Official Size for Dodge Ball, Handball, Square Game, Camps, Picnic, Church & School + Free Pump & Mesh Bag (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Aoibrloy 3 Set Toss Catch Ball Set Paddle Ball Game with 3 Sticky Nylon Catch Balls 6 Paddles for Outdoor Games Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Covelico Exercise dice for Kids - Yellow Animals | Roll and Play Animal Game | Kids Exercise Equipment | Big Foam dice | Kids Workout Equipment - a Fitness dice | Kids Outdoor Activities • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49

Materials cost

$614.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $56.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$710.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.33

Total project goal

$835.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $835.51

15 Donors

-$417.76

Donations toward project cost

-$355.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.66

match offer

-$417.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$355.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.66

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