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Mrs. Escalona from Homestead, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snapshots of Success: Capturing First Grade Achievements with Polaroid

Help me give my students We’re seeking a Polaroid camera and film to capture and celebrate learning milestones in our first-grade classroom, fostering a sense of accomplishment and providing positive reinforcement.

  • $293 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

In our vibrant first-grade classroom, every day is filled with new discoveries and achievements. As we journey through this critical year of growth, we want to capture these precious moments and celebrate our students’ progress.

We are seeking a Polaroid camera and film to create an instant, tangible record of our learning journey.

This visual documentation will not only serve as a positive reinforcement tool but also create a sense of accomplishment and pride among our students.

Each snap of the Polaroid will freeze a moment of success, be it mastering a new word, solving a challenging math problem, or simply helping a friend. These photos will be displayed in our ‘Wall of Fame’, reminding students of their achievements and motivating them to reach for more.

Your generous donation will not just buy a camera and film; it will help create lasting memories of learning and growth for our first graders. Together, we can make their educational journey memorable and fun!

Thank you for considering our project.

Mrs. Escalona Somerset Academy Soho Grades PreK-2

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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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Homestead, FL 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Polaroid - Go Camera-Everything Box • Best Buy Education $108.42 1 $108.42
Polaroid Go Film-Double Pack • Best Buy Education $21.36 5 $106.80

Materials cost

$215.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.84

Total project goal

$292.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $292.29

6 Donors

-$289.65

Donations toward project cost

-$248.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.64

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