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Ms. Padilla from Miami, FL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Successful Students in the Making!

My students need math and reading games and centers, headphones, and science, fairy tale, picture book and chapter book read-along books.

  • $2,334 goal

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My Students

"Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained, and delighted." Dr. Seuss said it beautifully. Our class goal is to learn and grow, but to do so in a way that allows the students to be challenged and entertained at the same time.

Each day, my students are encouraged to be the best students and people they can be.

We have goals for the year that the students are excited about, but they have so many things stacked against them. We are located in a 'not so old' school in one of the most poverty stricken areas in Miami-Dade. Outside of school, my students see and experience things that no child should ever have to witness. However, in spite of this, they come to school excited to learn and ready to try anything. They have big goals for the year, including getting on-level when it comes to math and reading. I want to create a classroom environment for them that is welcoming, engaging, and exciting. We have a lot of obstacles to overcome, but my students are ready to take on the challenge despite coming in with many deficiencies. We believe we can do it with the right resources.

My Project

My students need math and reading games and centers, headphones, and science, fairy tale, picture book and chapter book read-along books. The materials I'm requesting will allow the students to work with hands-on, exciting materials in reading and math. My goal is to be able to break the class into small groups that can work with certain materials until they become "experts" in a skill. The centers and games that I am requesting will allow the students to grow in areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, and basic math skills. The games will keep the students excited and engaged throughout the class, and can make learning math and reading fun for them. I am also requesting a listening center and headphones for the students. Although they are in third grade, many of my students are 2-3 years behind in reading. The listening center will allow these students to "read" the same books that their classmates are reading without having to struggle. This will benefit class discussions and allow them to feel successful. The math and reading centers will be used daily to encourage the students' success.

In the state of Florida, students may be held back up to 2 years if they do not pass the end of the year tests.

The stakes are high for these kids, although they are only 8 years old. The odds are stacked against them, and they have a large achievement gap to overcome. The frustration of being so far behind is sure to affect their confidence and drive this school year if they can't find the resources to be successful and have fun. Please help change their futures by providing these resources.

Ms. Padilla Theodore & Thelma Gibson Charter School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RE640X - Gail Gibbons Science Read-Alongs - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $219.00 1 $219.00
LL993 - Using Vocabulary Strategies Common Core Teaching Kit - Gr. 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
HH400X - Math Instant Learning Centers - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
PP853 - Using Text Evidence Common Core Teaching Kit - Gr. 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
GG820 - Read-Along Listening Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
RE180X - Favorite Chapter Book Read-Alongs - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
RE265X - Fairy Tales Read-Alongs - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
GG895 - Reading Comprehension Games Library - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $139.00 1 $139.00
HH903 - Meet the Common Core Math Standards Learning Center - Grade 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.50 1 $119.50
TT430 - Mastering Math Games Library - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $95.00 1 $95.00
DD220X - Multipurpose Headphones with Volume Control - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $74.99 1 $74.99
JJ890X - Beat the Clock! Sight-Word Practice Boards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
PP663 - Pick-A-Problem Math Warm-Ups - Grade 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DV480X - Sight-Words Flash Cards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
PP606 - Playground Math - Geometry Problem Solving Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
PP604 - Movie Math - Time Problem Solving Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$1,924.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,983.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$350.00

Total project goal

$2,333.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,333.31

4 Donors

-$2,333.31

Donations toward project cost

-$1,983.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$350.00

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