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Mrs. Mendez from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pumping Up Pre-K!

Help me give my students music/dance materials and other center materials that we are missing!

  • $306 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

The materials I am requesting will help enrich some of my center areas. The other materials will help me organize materials and do projects with my class.

My students come from low-income homes and many are some of the "newest New Yorkers" from Central America.

I want to be able to give them an enriching classroom environment that has everything they need in their center areas. Pre-K learning happens through purposeful play and these materials are some special things missing from some of my centers.

The shakers and scarves will allow my students to engage in music and dance activities during centers and as a group. The puppets and felt storyboard will allow the students to practice storytelling in our library center. The dress-up hats will allow students to act out their favorite. community workers in dramatic play. The pouring tray will enrich my science and discovery center and allow children to explore & practice pouring different materials. Finally, the labels and cardstock will be used for classroom labeling and art projects.

Please consider helping in any way you can! Thank you so much!

Mrs. Mendez PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta 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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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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CHEFAN 12 Pack Felt/Flannel Board Story Pieces, PRECUT Felt Pieces for Preschool Toddlers, Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and The Three Bears • Amazon Business $43.50 1 $43.50
Montessori Sensory Bin Tools Toy with Wooden Box for Toddlers, Pretend Play Dish Toys Wooden Bowls Scoop Tongs Transfer Work Pouring Set, Kids Fine Motor Skills Development • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Liberty Imports 6 PACK - Dress Up Pretend Career Role Play Hard Hats & Helmets for Little Kids - Halloween Costume Role Play Toddler Dressup Set (Police, Fireman, Construction, SWAT, Cowboy, Army) • Amazon Business $36.94 1 $36.94
Melissa & Doug Safari Buddies Hand Puppets, Set of 6 (Elephant, Tiger, Parrot, Giraffe, Monkey, Zebra) Soft, Plush Animal Hand Puppets For Toddlers And Kids Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
3 otters 235 Sheets Construction Paper, Heavy Duty Craft Paper Colored Art Cardstock 12 Colors for Classroom DIY Crafts Card Making Scrapbook Back to School Supplies, 8.5” x 11” • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
1" x 2-5/8" Address Labels 1500 labels sticker paper for Laser/Ink Jet Printer mailing labels 8.5"×11" white 30 per sheet • Amazon Business $13.83 1 $13.83
2"×4" Shipping Labels 500 Labels Sticker Paper for Laser/Ink Jet Printer mailing Labels 8.5"*11" White 10 per Sheet • Amazon Business $13.83 1 $13.83
Sportime Juggling Scarves, 17 x 17 Inches, Set of 12, Pink - Nylon - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $12.97 1 $12.97
Neenah Paper Exact Index, 110-Pounds, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets, White, 94 Brightness (WAU40411) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Augshy 18PCS Plastic Egg Shakers Percussion Musical Egg Maracas Easter Eggs with 8 Colors • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$224.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.81

Total project goal

$305.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $305.40

1 Donor

-$263.05

Donations toward project cost

-$259.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$42.35

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