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Mrs. Montalvo from Bronx, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Restoring Curiosity is Crucial!!!

My students need an easy view classroom aquarium with extra filters and an accessory kit, real life science specimens, and an instant learning centers set.

  • $689 goal

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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 Students

Do you remember how curious you were when you were a child and all you wanted to do was to discover on your own? I bet you remember an adult telling you "do not touch that"!! I want my children to develop their own curiosities during science.

My students live in apartment buildings that are isolated from nature.

Almost all of my students come from lower economic homes where surviving the daily life is a challenge. My school houses children who are mostly Latin Americans and African American. My children feel safe at school as this is their second home. They are so grateful for every little thing that is done for them. As a first grade teacher, my job is to continue to foster the natural curiosity my students have inside of them. Science is a subject that must be taught hands-on with room for exploration and creativity. With all the pressure of teaching my children reading and mathematics, I think that it is crucial to leave time for science. After all, my job is to prepare them to face the real world with the rest of the population so they could come out of the vicious cycle of poverty.

My Project

In my school we are not allowed to bring in class pets due to rodent infestation. The only animals that are allowed are fish. I saw the most amazing fish tank online. I think that it would be amazing for my children to learn how to take care of a class pet. In the process, it will also teach them about animals and scientific concepts like life cycle, different habitats. I know that it would be a great surprise for them. I also saw great specimen of animals and plants. I know they will be excited to learn about it. I also know that it will allow the visual and kinesthetic learning styles to come through. During centers I will have my children play with the science centers after covering the concepts with the whole class.

My project is so important because it restores and creates curious kids who are taught to go with their curiosity instead of just drilling facts in their heads.

Curious kids means smart kids, which means smart future citizens that will make smart choices for this country!

Mrs. Montalvo PS/MS 20 P O George J Werdan III 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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Bronx, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EA213 - Extra Filters Refill Pack • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
EA212 - Aquarium Accessory Kit • Lakeshore Learning $14.95 1 $14.95
EA211 - Easy-View Classroom Aquarium • Lakeshore Learning $139.00 1 $139.00
DD900X - Real-Life Science Specimens - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $179.00 1 $179.00
TT690X - Science Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $179.00 1 $179.00

Materials cost

$541.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$585.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.24

Total project goal

$688.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $688.27

1 Donor

-$97.00

Donations toward project cost

-$82.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.55

match offer

-$591.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$502.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.69

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