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Ms. Hernandez from Aurora, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Restocking for Success

Help me give my students essential materials, particularly manipulatives for reading and math, which play a critical role in reinforcing key concepts.

  • $453 goal

This project expired on April 25, 2025.

This project expired on April 25, 2025.

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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'm requesting, including play money and reading manipulatives will have a significant impact on my students’ learning. As we begin working with decimals and fractions, play money will help reinforce these key concepts, particularly since many of my students are newcomers and are still adjusting to U.S. currency. For my students from Guatemala, where they use quetzales, this hands-on experience with U.S. money will be essential in building both math and real-world skills.

In reading, manipulatives will support students in learning letter names and sounds, helping them form words and improve their literacy skills.

These resources will help create a more focused, engaging learning environment and allow both my students and student teacher to thrive. My students are special because they are eager to learn despite the challenges they face in adjusting to a new school system and culture, and these materials will be key in making their learning experience more accessible and successful.

Ms. Hernandez Edna M Rollins Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Aurora, IL 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

20 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Classroom Money Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 4 $68.24
hand2mind Reading Rods Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness, Word Building Activities, Letter Blocks, CVC Words for Kindergarten, Spelling Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Lakeshore Blends & Digraphs Hands-On Student Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 4 $35.96
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Black Ink 36/Pack (2096180) • Staples $34.20 1 $34.20
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TOY Life Magnetic Blocks Magnetic Building Blocks Magnetic Blocks for Toddlers Age 3-5 Magnetic Blocks for Kids Ages 4-8 STEM Magnetic Blocks for Kids Ages 3-5 Learning Preschool Building Toys • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
300 Pcs Scratch and Sniff Sticker for Kids Smelly Scented Motivational Stickers Reward Stickers Teacher Stickers Incentive Positive Stickers for Student Classroom Chart School Supplies (Fruity) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Teacher Created Resources Happy Valentine's Day Wristband, Grades K+ (TCR6564) • Quill.com $13.87 1 $13.87
Coogam Wooden Puzzle Pattern Blocks Brain Teasers Game with 60 Challenges, 3D Russian Building Toy Wood Tangram Shape Jigsaw Puzzles Montessori STEM Educational Toys Gift for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22
BUSHIBU Cute Pencils for Kids, Fun Pencil with Erasers Toppers, Woodcased #2 Pencils for School Classroom(12 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Fashion Angels 1000+ Ridiculously Cute Stickers for Kids - Fun Craft Stickers for Scrapbooks, Planners, Gifts and Rewards, 40-Page Sticker Book for Kids Ages 6+ and Up • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Red Ink, Dozen (13889) • Quill.com $4.62 1 $4.62
Musgrave Pencil Co. Happy Valentine's Day Pencils, Pack of 12 - Wood - Durability • School Specialty $4.19 1 $4.19

Materials cost

$347.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.22

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.87

Total project goal

$452.48

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