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Ms. Carate from Bronx, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student Encouragement

Help me give my students a pathway to success and the motivation to reach their goals.

  • $545 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 a 6th-grade special education classroom, a variety of items are essential for creating a nurturing and effective learning environment. The AILIHEN Kids Headphones are crucial for focused individual learning, promoting auditory processing and communication skills. Amazon Basics Wired USB Computer Mice ensures technology access and supports digital literacy. Organizational tools like Robuy Cube Storage Bins and Talented Kitchen Office and Craft Labels help create a structured environment, fostering independence and reducing anxiety. Decorative elements like Ireer Bulletin Board Borders and Home-X Clear File Holder Organizers add a welcoming atmosphere. Nutritional needs are addressed with snack packs, while the VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set promotes creative thinking and fine motor skills. Math manipulatives like Torlam Magnetic Fraction Tiles, Base Ten Blocks, and dry-erase boards are essential for hands-on mathematical learning. These items support various learning styles and needs, ensuring a supportive and educational environment for students.

Ms. Carate Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Carate

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

60 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics 3-Button Wired USB Computer Mouse, Black - Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $126.78 1 $126.78
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $71.98 1 $71.98
Break Box Breakfast Snack Box 41/Box (700-S0002) • Staples $39.08 1 $39.08
Robuy Cube Storage Bins,13 inch Storage Bin,4-Pack Green Storage Boxes with Dual Metal Handles for Organizing Shelves,Closet,Nursery,Home • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
Torlam 131 PCS Magnetic Base Ten Blocks - Place Value Blocks -Math Manipulatives K-3 for Elementary Classroom, Number Blocks, Math Counters, Counting Cubes for Kids Math, Base 10 for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Torlam Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles Activity Set - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School - Fraction Magnets & Resources - Fraction Strips & Bars • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $18.12 1 $18.12
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Home-X Clear File Holder Organizers for Magazines or Documents (Set of 5) • Amazon Business $16.73 1 $16.73
Ireer 60 ft Ruffled Bulletin Board Borders Decoration Non Woven Fabric Bulletin Board Ocean Trim Blue Green Bulletin Board Border Poster Board Decoration for Classroom School Arts Crafts Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Talented Kitchen 212 Office and Craft Labels, Preprinted Water Resistant Stickers for School Classroom and Home Organization • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Math Manipulatives White Board for Students - Small White Board Dry Erase - Ideal for Classroom and Home Use - Long Division Double-Sided Dry Erase Board - 9x12 Inches • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Place Value Board 9" x 12" Double Sided Dry Erase Boards for Students for Teaching Place Values from Billions to Decimal Numbers Math Manipulative Lapboard for Home School and Classroom • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
XY Axis Graph Dry Erase Board, 9" x 12" Double-Sided Coordinate Grid Whiteboard, Math Manipulatives for Students, Classroom and Home, Small Dry Erase White Board • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$426.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$462.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.70

Total project goal

$544.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $544.67

2 Donors

-$253.80

Donations toward project cost

-$247.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.57

match offer

-$253.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$215.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.06

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