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Ms. Velasquez from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Representation: Empowering Students Through Reading and Play

Help me give my students social emotional support in the form of diverse games and books tailored to their needs!

  • $333 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

Over 95% of our students live in poverty, about 90% are students of color, and many are new arrivals in this country. As a bilingual social worker, I have had students express to me that they feel isolated or unwelcome. Contributing to this is the fact that they don’t see themselves represented in most of the books they read or games they play. Because our families often can’t afford to buy books and games, having them at school is especially important. I have witnessed students’ happiness and excitement when they recognize themselves in stories or on cards. For this reason, I have selected books and games like Where Are You From?, Hair Love and several related to the experience of Latinos, who make up over 60% of our student population.

By donating to this project, you will be giving underrepresented students pride in who they are, leading to confidence to express themselves both academically and socially.

Students deserve to have the vocabulary and tools to talk about their backgrounds and feelings, and for their experiences to be included in their learning.

Ms. Velasquez PS 146 Ann M Short Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New York, NY 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

150 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Games-Underrepresented Set for Elementary: Minilingo Spanish/English Match, Camping Memory Game, UNO Pride, Pop Toy Tetra Tower Balance (board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Fearless Trailblazers: 11 Latinos Who Made US History (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Super SEL: A Social Emotional Learning Book For Kids • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers (12ct) Whiteboard Markers for Teachers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Como Yo / Like Me SPANISH Edition (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Julián Is a Mermaid • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Hair Love • Amazon Business $9.41 1 $9.41
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Play Therapy Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Emotional Regulation for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Alma and How She Got Her Name • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
[3 Pack] Dry Erase Erasers, Browill Washable Smudge Free Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Kits for Kids Students, Home Office School for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Glassboard Refrigerator • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$245.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.90

Total project goal

$332.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $332.64

6 Donors

-$281.75

Donations toward project cost

-$244.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.26

match offer

-$45.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$38.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.89

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 $0.00

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