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Ms. Alvarado from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Prizes for Growth!

Help me give my students prizes to motivate them to show how much they have grown!

  • $289 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 Project

Our school has been focusing on reading growth this year in third grade. We have a new program that the kids are extremely excited about and have been working on. The program focuses on each student's needs and challenges.

These prizes will help motivate my students to finish their individualized lessons and show growth by the middle of the year.

The prizes chosen are specific to what my students are interested in right now. Some students enjoy creating Lego creations and showing off their creativity. Other students are excited about the race cars and activities. Each student is excited about the idea of these big prizes to help them finish each of their lessons.

Ms. Alvarado Longfellow Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Ms. Alvarado

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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

50 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
GaHoo Remote Control Car for Kids - 1/16 Scale Electric Remote Toy Racing, with LED Lights High-Speed Hobby Toy Vehicle, RC Car Gifts for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Year Old Boys Girls (Blue) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Thames & Kosmos Spy Labs Inc: Secret Message Tools Exchange Confidential Info w/Secret Pens | Essential Tools & Tricks of The Trade from The Detective Gear Experts for Young Investigators Medium • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
SYSKENI Magnetic Tiles Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boy Girls Kids Beginner Set,Magnetic Building Blocks Learning Toys for Toddlers Age 2-4 3-5 4-5 5-6 6-8 Birthday Christmas Ideas • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
GaHoo Remote Control Car for Kids - Durable Non-Slip Off-Road Shockproof High-Speed, All Terrain Electronic RC Racing Car Toy Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
4M Magnetic Mini Tile Art, Art & Crafts DIY Kit, For Boys & Girls Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
Made By Me Create Your Own Window Art, Paint Your Own DIY Suncatchers, Fun Staycation Activity or Birthday Party Idea, Arts and Craft Kits for Kids Ages 6, 7, 8, 9 • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
EAPHANT Gem Art, Arts and Crafts for Girls Ages 8-12 6-8 5D Keychains Diamond Painting Stickers Art for Kids 6-8 8-12 Year Old Girl Birthday Gift Ideas, Girls Toys Age 6-8 8-10 • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
LEGO Friends Dog Rescue Bike Building Set 41738, Pretend Play Animal Toy Playset for Pet-Loving Kids Girls Boys Ages 6+ Years Old with Puppy Toy Pet Figure and 2 Mini-Dolls, 2023 Series Characters • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set, 1lb Blue Play Sand, Sandbox Storage, 4 Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys, for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.49 2 $14.98
Avengers Marvel Black Panther 6"-Scale Marvel Super Hero Action Figure Toy • Amazon Business $7.40 2 $14.80
LEGO Marvel Shuri's Lab, 76212 Black Panther Construction Learning Toy with Minifigures, Toys for Kids, Girls and Boys Age 4, Avengers Super Heroes Gifts • Amazon Business $4.89 3 $14.67
LEGO City Electric Sports Car 60383, Toy for 5 Plus Years Old Boys and Girls, Race Car for Kids Set with Racing Driver Minifigure, Building Toys • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$212.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.31

Total project goal

$288.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $288.75

4 Donors

-$180.73

Donations toward project cost

-$168.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.11

match offer

-$90.37

Match offer toward project cost

-$76.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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