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Ms. Salazar from Washington, DC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Spanish Language Learning Through Board Games and Podcasting!

Help me give my students a printer, microphone, and other fun and engaging resources to learn and practice Spanish during class time!

  • $792 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

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. By learning Spanish, students open doors to new cultures, career opportunities, and personal growth. At school, most of our students come from low-income households where their financial contribution is required to help their parents provide for their family. Therefore they work long hours in different jobs, and many come to school feeling tired and many times hungry, therefore snacks were added to the list. Through this project, we’re embracing a new approach—one that brings excitement and real-world application into the classroom. Its main objective is to foster the development of speaking skills in Spanish language they can use for either academic, personal, and/or work purposes.

In addition to board games, we are integrating podcasting into our curriculum.

Students will help create our class' Spanish-language podcast channel, which will serve as a platform for practicing speaking skills, improving pronunciation, and developing confidence. Podcasting also allows students to explore topics they’re passionate about, making the learning process more relevant and engaging. These strategies aim to show students that learning Spanish can be a fun, practical, and rewarding experience through the use of podcasting and board games. As the majority of board games can be easily found online and printed out, a printer and a laminator have been requested so these can be used multiple times by our students. Some may require the use of individual whiteboards so these were requested as well.

By supporting our project, you are not only contributing to an innovative educational experience but also investing in the future of our students. . Your generosity will help create a vibrant, interactive learning environment where students can thrive and succeed.

Ms. Salazar Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy Grades 9-12

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

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More than a third 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

600 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - Smart Tank 5101 Wireless All-In-One Supertank Inkjet Printer with up to 2 Years of Ink Included - White • Best Buy Education $218.01 1 $218.01
Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Gaming, Streaming, Podcasting, Twitch, YouTube, Discord, Recording for PC and Mac, 4 Polar Patterns, Studio Quality Sound, Plug & Play-Silver • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $66.34 1 $66.34
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $48.07 1 $48.07
Set of 12 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 12 Mini Whiteboard Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Fridge Magic Magnetic My First Learning Calendar in Spanish. Rigid Board 16" x 13", 40 x 32cm with Hanging Loop. Move Magnets Daily to Show Day, Date, Month, Season and Weather • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $21.72 1 $21.72
KLOO Learn Spanish Card Game | Home fun family kids adults | Make sentences & talk in a flash | 2 Decks 100's words Places & Travel vocab | Juegos de Cartas en Español para la Familia | 1 – 4 Players • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
The Original Loteria Mexican Bingo Game with 100 Mexican pesos for 20 Players Game for Adults - loteria de lujo mexicana - loteria mexicana - Juegos de mesa - spanish games Mexican bingo loteria game • Amazon Business $17.45 1 $17.45
Spanish Bananagrams - Multi-Award-Winning Word and Language Game • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
6 Pieces Dry Erase Erasers Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Washable Microfiber Shag Eraser for Classroom, Home and Office Use (Gray) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
JEFURE 72Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Cap, White Board Mini Dry erase Markers Bulk, Fine Point Tip Student White Board Markers for Teachers Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Sony - ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones - Black • Best Buy Education $9.12 1 $9.12

Materials cost

$593.10

Vendor shipping charges

$4.81

Sales tax

$35.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$672.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.66

Total project goal

$791.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$791.06

5 Donors

-$619.04

Donations toward project cost

-$526.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.86

match offer

-$172.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$146.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.80

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