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Mrs. De La Garza from Brownsville, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pre-K 4 Essentials

Help me give my students Pre-K 4 essentials, are crucial for fostering creativity, fine motor skills, and hands-on learning experiences that help young children explore, create, and retain new knowledge.

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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 Project

I want to share just how essential cardstock, hot glue guns, and laminating paper are for our little learners. In a classroom where young hands are constantly exploring and engaging with materials, these supplies become vital for creating interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

Cardstock is durable and sturdy, making it perfect for crafting activities that allow students to cut, color, and manipulate shapes, letters, and numbers.

This helps develop fine motor skills while fostering creativity and early learning. Hot glue guns are invaluable tools for crafting projects that require strong bonds, allowing us to create interactive learning aids, 3D models, and even classroom displays. These projects help the children understand concepts more concretely by physically interacting with the materials. Laminating paper is key for preserving the projects, charts, and learning tools we create. It ensures that items can be reused and remain in great condition, which is especially important with young children who are constantly handling materials. Laminating helps maintain the longevity of educational resources and keeps them accessible for frequent use.

By donating these supplies, you are directly supporting the development and learning of our young students, helping them engage in meaningful activities that will make a lasting impact on their educational journey.

Mrs. De La Garza Benavides 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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Brownsville, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

22 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 4 $111.96
Techtronics Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Compact Glue Gun Kit with 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery and 18V Charger • Amazon Business $73.78 1 $73.78
Printworks White Cardstock, Standard, 67 lb. Vellum, 92 Bright, 250 sheets, 8.5 x 11, For Office, Home & School Printing, Craft Projects (00564) • Amazon Business $12.79 4 $51.16
AdTech Hot Glue Sticks, 10 Inch Full Size, Clear, 170 Sticks • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$276.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$311.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.89

Total project goal

$365.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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