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

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Project Pandas To the Rescue

Help me give my students opportunities. Help me cultivate their passion for learning through engaging and enjoyable activities that draw on their experiences and knowledge.

  • 3 donors
  • $338 goal

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Mrs. B. Verdugo has another project! Donate to Creating, Connecting, and Growing Through Art to help her classroom.

$663 - complete this project and be a hero

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 absolutely love my students’ curiosity, perseverance, and unique ways of learning. Each of them brings their own strengths and challenges, and I strive to create a classroom environment that supports their individual needs while making learning fun and engaging. My students learn best through hands-on, interactive experiences, and I want to provide them with tools that foster engagement, focus, and social-emotional growth.

The set of panda toys I’m requesting will be a fantastic addition to our learning space.

These adorable pandas will serve multiple purposes—helping with counting, sorting, storytelling, and social-emotional learning. For students working on early math skills, the pandas can be used to practice one-to-one correspondence, number recognition, and simple addition and subtraction. They will also be a great tool for storytelling and imaginative play, allowing students to build language and communication skills in a way that feels natural and fun. Additionally, the pandas can provide comfort and sensory support, giving students a familiar and calming object to hold during lessons.

My goal for this project is to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive classroom environment where my students can thrive. They are incredibly special because they see the world in unique ways and learn through experiences that make sense to them. By incorporating these panda toys into our lessons, I can make learning more interactive, meaningful, and accessible for all of my students. Thank you for supporting my students and helping them grow!

Mrs. B. Verdugo Lyndon B Johnson 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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Indio, CA 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

13 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Panda Village Block Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Posh Creations Cute Soft and Comfy Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Animal - Panda • Amazon Business $49.97 1 $49.97
chifave Panda Blanket, 50"x 60" Kids Throw Blankets Super Soft Fluffy Comfortable Flannel Fleece Couch Bed Premium Polyester Children Cute Cartoon Pandas Blanket for All Season • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YOAUSHY 6 Pcs Squishies Toy Jumbo Slow Rising Horse,Cake, Donut,Panda,Spoon Cat Set for Kids Party Favors Stress Relief Toys • Amazon Business $17.92 1 $17.92
Kashabawangzi 16inch Cute Giant Panda Bear Plush Soft Body Pillow, Panda Stuffed Animals Toys plushies, Gift for Kids,Girls and Boy, Birthday • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Shuttle Art 10 Colors Dot Marker Washable Non-Toxic Dot Marker for Children Early Education, Bingo Dabber for Creation with 1 Dot Activity Book • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
100 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers Calm Textured Sensory Strips Toys Cute Animal Adhesive Stickers Stress Anxiety Relief Items for Adult Teen Desks Phones Laptops Classroom • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Baby Fox Plush Toy | Super Soft Fox Stuffed Animal Toys for Toddlers 1-3 | Cute Plushies for Kids’ Bedroom or Playroom | 9” Stuffed Animals for Girls & Boys | Stuffed Fox Plushies by Exceptional Home • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Baby Panda Plush Toy | Super Soft Panda Stuffed Animal | Cute Plushies for Kids' Bedroom or Playroom | 7.5-in Stuffed Animals for Girls and Boys | Panda Bear Stuffed Animal Toys by Exceptional Home • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
100 Pcs Pirate Treasure Jewels Bling Diamonds Jumbo Acrylic Large Fake Gems Vase Filler Halloween Multicolor Plastic Gemstones for Party Table Scatters Decorations Pirate Party Favors, 6 Styles • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$229.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.00

Sales tax

 $21.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.69

Total project goal

$337.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $337.92

2 Donors

-$205.96

Donations toward project cost

-$175.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.89

match offer

-$131.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.79

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