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Mrs. Olmos from Ventura, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Talking Hands Get the Work Done!

Help me give my students the enchantment of motion while using their cognitive and manual skills.

  • $918 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

I teach 21 First Graders in a Dual Language Setting. Many of my students do not speak Spanish and are learning a second language. My students attend a Title 1 school which is racially and economically diverse. Every student qualifies for free breakfast and lunch. My students are young 6 year old's that are excited and nervous about learning a second language. It is essential to provide STEM projects that allow them to engage and captivate their learning experience on a daily basis.

My students will be equipped with STEM-based manipulatives that align with the major math standards.

These resources will offer numerous opportunities for students to concentrate on problem-solving, apply their knowledge to real-world situations, foster critical thinking skills, enhance scientific literacy, and empower the future generation of innovators.

Supporting students will enable them to cultivate their passion for education, as well as facilitate their ability to collaborate, create, and enjoy the learning process.

This will be done by establishing a STEM-focused classroom that will contribute to the development of a favorable, interactive, and suitable educational setting for my first-grade students. This initiative will enrich their learning experience and facilitate a smoother transition into school life for our young learners.

As their teacher, my goal is to foster their curiosity and love of learning while using hands on activities, I will help engage student learning both physically and cognitively.

I hope you can make this possible for my amazing First Graders. Thank you!

Mrs. Olmos Montalvo Elementary School 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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Ventura, CA 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

20 students impacted 21donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 15 Quart ClearView Latch Storage Container With Sweet Plum Handles • Amazon Business $19.63 6 $117.78
hand2mind 20 Bead Wooden Rekenrek, Abacus for Kids Math, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Counting Rack for Kids, Counters for Kids Math, Educational Toys for Elementary Kids (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $13.70 6 $82.20
Jasonwell 100pcs Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks Set for Boys Girls Preschool Educational Magna Construction Kit Magnet Stacking STEM Toys Birthday Gifts for Kids Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + Year Old • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Crayola© Model Magic© Modeling Compound Classpack© - Primary Colors • Nasco $38.92 2 $77.84
TEMI 224 PCS Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls Toys, Educational STEM Toy and Preschool Garden Play Set for Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Kids Boys Girls, Flower Stacking Toys for Kids Age 3-6 • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Magnetic Ten Frame Set: 4 Durable Ten-Frames + 50 Colorful Counters + 50 Math Flash Cards + 5 Dice - Addition & Subtraction - Math Manipulatives Kit for Home, Kindergarten & Elementary Teachers • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Set of 8 Kids Activity Plastic Trays - Toddler Arts and Crafts Sensory Tray - Rainbow Classroom Colors - Great for Lego - Sand - Crafts - Orbeez Water Beads - Painting - Montessori Tray - Art Tray • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
PURELL Healthcare Surface Disinfecting Wipes, 72 Wipes/Pack (9370-12) • Quill.com $8.49 3 $25.47
PicassoTiles PTB120 pcs Bristle Shape 3D Interlocking Building Blocks Accessories Tiles Construction Toy Set Learning Playset STEM Toy Set Educational Kit Child Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
QUN XING Building Toys Stem Toys 300PCS Big Size Interlocking Creative Educational Building Blocks Set Classroom Must Haves Manipulatives for Preschool for Teacher Boys and Girls Kids Ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Galaxy Slime Kit 68 Pack, Mini Slime Party Favors for Kids, Slime Bulk Stress Relief Toys for Girls Boys, Soft & Non-Sticky, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Putty Slime Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Nick Knack's Essentials 300 Pieces - STEM Interlocking Building Toy Set Linking Jax for Childhood Educational Development | Multicolored Classroom Set • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
STEM Building Blocks Toy for Kids, Educational Toddlers Toddler Brain Toy Kit, Constructions Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years Age Boys and Girls – Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Sherr 2 Dashed Handwriting Lines Practice Roller Stamp Self Inking Line Rolling Stamps Teacher Stamps Sentence Strips Handwriting Practice for Kids Teachers (Black,2.72 x 2.44 x 1.54 Inch) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Maykid Dough Tools for Kids, 50Pcs Include Assorted Colors Dough Accessory Molds Rollers Cutters Scissors and Storage Bag • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Uiqozok STEM Toys, 200 Pieces Building Blocks Toys for Kids, Educational Toys Sets, Puzzles Toy, Creativity Classroom Activities Toys, Interlocking Gear Learning Toys for Children Boys Girls Aged 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Extra Soft, Endlessly Reusable Kids Modeling Clay 12 Pk. Non Toxic, Rainbow Color Play Dough Blocks for Creative Fun For Child Artists. Long Lasting Putty Great for Art, Schools, Playgrounds and Gifts • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$670.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.78

Sales tax

 $61.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$779.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.61

Total project goal

$917.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $917.38

17 Donors

-$767.18

Donations toward project cost

-$681.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.58

Matching donations from our partners

-$115.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$98.18

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.70

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