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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 help motivate them to grow in reading!

  • $432 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. Students enjoy creating friendship bracelets and showing off their creativity. Other students are excited about Legos and Pokemon cards. 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.

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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 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Squishmallows Official Kellytoy 8" Plush Mystery Pack - Styles Will Vary in Surprise Box That Includes Three 8" Plush • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Just My Style Shamballa Bracelets by Horizon Group USA, Unicorn • Amazon Business $9.97 4 $39.88
Cra-Z-Slimy Fluffy Slime Making Kit • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Elfnico Bey Battle Gyro Burst Battle Evolution Metal Fusion Attack Set with 4D Launcher Grip and Arena • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Mighty Dinosaur Toy, Transforms from T. rex to Triceratops to Pterodactyl Dinosaur Figures, Great Gift for 7-12 Year Old Boys & Girls, 31058 • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Click N' Play DIY Headband Kit, Hair Fashion DIY Arts & Crafts Kits for Girls, 10 Colorful Headband + Stylish Accessories, Girl Birthday Party, Ages 5+ (Packaging May Vary), Small • Amazon Business $10.93 2 $21.86
Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set, Idea ADHD Fidget Toys, Adult Fidget Magnets Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy, Fidget Pack Great Gift for Adults Teens Kids (3PCS) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Lego NINJAGO Kai's Ninja Race Car EVO 71780, 20in1 Racing Car Building Toy Set, Kids Can Build a Off Road Vehicle and Racing Car, Ninja Mini Figure with Toy Swords, Gift Idea for Boys, Girls Age 6+ • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Tulip Artisan Soda Ash Tie-Dye Kit with Color Mixing Bottle (33545) • Amazon Business $9.39 2 $18.78
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants • Amazon Business $9.22 2 $18.44
The Tryout: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.88 2 $17.76
FGTeeV Saves the World! • Amazon Business $8.50 2 $17.00
FGTeeV: Game Break! • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
FGTeeV Presents: Into the Game! • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59

Materials cost

$332.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$367.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.78

Total project goal

$431.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $431.88

8 Donors

-$212.05

Donations toward project cost

-$183.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$215.94

Match offers toward project cost

-$183.55

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.89

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 $0.00

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