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Ms. Cardoso from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready, Set, Learn! Building a Bright Start!

Help me give my students the essential materials needed to foster their educational growth and success.

  • $183 goal

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Ms. Cardoso has another project! Donate to A Space to Grow and Create to help her classroom.

$284 - 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 am fortunate to have an exceptional group of young students in my kindergarten class. Each child is filled with enthusiasm and a genuine eagerness to learn, making our classroom a vibrant environment for growth and discovery. To further enrich their educational experience, it would be immensely beneficial to provide them with a variety of essential materials.

First and foremost, an assortment of crayons would allow my students to fully express their creativity and imagination.

Whether they are coloring pictures, creating their own artwork, or participating in guided drawing exercises, these tools would help them explore their artistic skills in a fun and engaging way.

Additionally, safety scissors would empower them to take part in hands-on activities that foster fine motor skills and enhance coordination. With the ability to cut and manipulate paper, they will be able to craft projects that bring their ideas to life and practice essential cutting techniques.

Moreover, incorporating whiteboards into our classroom setup would greatly support the development of their writing and cognitive skills. The interactive nature of whiteboards enables students to practice letters, words, and numbers repeatedly while receiving immediate feedback.

Lastly, providing colored paper would not only serve practical purposes, such as crafting and displaying their artwork, but it would also allow students to showcase their academic progress in a visually appealing manner.

In conclusion, equipping my classroom with these materials—crayons, scissors, whiteboards, and colored paper—would significantly enhance my students' educational journey, promoting creativity, fine motor skills, and an engaging learning atmosphere.

Ms. Cardoso Cunningham 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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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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Juvale 12 Pack Double Sided Small Dry Erase White Boards with Lines - Whiteboards for Students and Classroom Supplies (9x12 in) • Amazon Business $19.34 2 $38.68
Cricut Pen Set - Ultimate Extra Fine Point Pens, Assorted Colors, Set of 30 • Blick Art Materials $25.55 1 $25.55
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb./89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91732) • Amazon Business $18.77 1 $18.77
Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.53 12 $18.36
Scotch Soft Touch Blunt Kids Scissors, 5", Stainless Steel, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $12.05 1 $12.05

Materials cost

$113.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.36

Total project goal

$182.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $182.42

1 Donor

-$182.42

Donations toward project cost

-$155.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.36

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