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Ms. Velasquez from Long Island City, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supporting 3K Explorers

Help me give my students choices to explore their environment and build their curious minds through kinesthetic learning.

  • $623 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 Students

Our students are part of a 3K program and are 2-3 years old. For some of them, this September has been the very first time they've been in school. They are excited to learn new concepts and share new experiences.

Our children love to explore with their eyes, ears, hands, and whole bodies.

In a reality where we wear masks all day long, they are eager to sing, dance, laugh and build relationships with one another.

My Project

Our 3's class is full of energy, curious eyes and hands. They have been in school for under a month and are getting to know their new classroom, rules, routines, teachers and friends. Help us foster their creativity, independence, and love for learning through open-ended materials. We will use these materials to create classroom books and visuals that will be laminated and last all year long.

The life of a 3-year old can be tough, but we know that as a team we can support life-long confident learners who will be ready to tackle any challenge ahead of them!

With your help, we will provide opportunities that encourage expression, social communication, math and scientific thinking, pre-reading and writing skills.

Ms. Velasquez District 30 Pre-K Center Q972 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.

More about Ms. Velasquez

Long Island City, NY View local requests

More than half 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

9 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
WF216 - Microscope Slide Packs - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 200 Pouches (TP3854-200) • Staples $23.68 2 $47.36
LC126 - Alphabet Learning Locks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Expo Value Pack Tank Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Inks, 36/Box (2138424) • Staples $35.49 1 $35.49
WD984 - Magnetic Wand - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
EE332 - Float Find Alphabet Bubbles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
SD748 - 1/2 Craft Tape Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LA278 - Uppercase Alphabet Number Dough Stampers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
CG639 - Roll-On Painters - Set of 10 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
VR717 - Washable Liquid Watercolors - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
FA706 - My First Microscope • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
DR501 - Lakeshore Design Rollers - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
PP508 - Sensory Star Beanbags - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
LC176 - Giant Magnetic Letters - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
FF534 - Tissue Paper Squares • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
TC309 - Stack Match Magnet Rings • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
FF106 - Collage Buttons • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Staples Book Rings, Silver, 50/Pack (44419) • Staples $9.99 1 $9.99
BA8150 - Pom-Poms - Set of 300 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Water Based Markers, Chisel, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (1905069) • Staples $6.45 1 $6.45
BA7112 - Pipe Stems - Set of 100 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58

Materials cost

$491.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$529.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.37

Total project goal

$622.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $622.46

2 Donors

-$622.46

Donations toward project cost

-$529.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.37

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 $0.00

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