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Ms. Batalla from Bridgeport, CT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Visual Arts and Science Go Hand in Hand!

My students need construction paper, crayons, printer ink, two sets of vocabulary readers, and a variety of animal figurines to create artistically beautiful science based projects to showcase all they have learned.

  • $2,168 goal

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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

My students have difficulty reading and writing. It is a challenge for them to articulate what they learn and show all they know. I believe that an excellent way for students to showcase their knowledge is to create projects which will help them reinforce learning and develop their talents.

I teach in an urban school district in Connecticut that faces a lot of challenges.

Our school has over 1,200 students all of whom qualify for free lunch. Many of our students are immigrants from all over the world, and more than half of our students are English Language Learners. Many of our parents do not speak English and never attended school in the United States. The language barrier makes it difficult for them to assist with school work and projects. The children I work with all have special needs. I services students in grades K-2 with a wide range of disabilities such as: Developmental Delays, Intellectual Disabilities, Speech and Language Impairments, Multiple Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, ADHD, and Visual Impairments. They are an exceptional group of children who require a different approach on order for them to learn and retain new information. My students learn by doing and creating which is why they need hands-on, project based experiences.

My Project

These materials will be used throughout the year with my students. I believe in thematic teaching, so we study a science theme for 1-2 months. The idea is to reinforce reading, writing, and math skills, and increase content specific vocabulary. The students are immersed in the theme, which promotes engagement. I provide the students with a multisensory experience by incorporating visuals, manipulatives, photos, books, music, etc. I also try to take field trips that reinforce what we learned provide a real world connection. I have my students create projects that relate to what we have learned about the themes we study. This promotes creativity while reinforcing what they have learned. They are able to produce original work that demonstrates their knowledge about a topic. Some examples of the science themes taught are: rain forests, dinosaurs, solar system, health and fitness, food groups and oceans. These materials will help create dioramas, solar systems, ocean animals, and more!

My students are at a disadvantage because they have special needs that make school life difficult.

They struggle in the mainstream class. They require strategies and methods that will ensure retention of information. They need a creative way to demonstrate what they learn so that they feel successful. My students deserve equal access to education. They create projects that showcase what they learn, explain it and teach it to their peers, and participate in a meaningful way. They can shine!

Ms. Batalla Cesar A Batalla 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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson Inkjet Cartridge, T127 (T127520), Color, 3/Pk • Staples Advantage $60.50 4 $242.00
T127120D2 (127) High-Yield Ink, Black, 2/Pack • Staples Advantage $66.79 2 $133.58
ES119 - Heavy-Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
LC360Z - People Colors® Crayons - Dozen Sets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $82.50 1 $82.50
GS163 - Life Cycles Vocabulary Readers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
GS164 - Human Body Vocabulary Readers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LA796 - Best-Buy Colored Pencils - Set of 300 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Roylco Patterned Paper Classroom Pack Pkg. of 248, 812 x 11 • Nasco $30.95 2 $61.90
PX2020 - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - 10-Color Set - Pints • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.50 2 $59.00
LC386 - People Colors® Jumbo Pencils • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 6 $53.94
XC344 - 11 1/2" x 17 1/2" Pouches • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
TT506Z - Lakeshore Jumbo Glue Stick - Dozen • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 4 $43.96
JJ241 - Classic Ocean Animal Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
AC358 - Animals from Around the World Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
GG348 - Classic Wild Animal Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
GG601 - Classic Forest Animal Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
VR717 - Washable Liquid Watercolors - 8-Color Set - 4 Ounces • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
HH711 - Lakeshore Jumbo Glitter Painters - 12-Bottle Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 2 $33.98
Roylco Inc. - Art Start Kit • Teachers' School Supply $31.99 1 $31.99
PP539 - Giant Magnetic Lined Page • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
BJ9610X - Glitter Jumbo Jars - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
XC343 - 9" x 11 1/2" Pouches • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
VR360 - Peel & Stick Wiggly Eyes - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
TT505Z - Lakeshore Glue Stick - Dozen • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 4 $19.96
TA2694 - Red Baseline Jumbo Picture Story Newsprint • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 2 $17.98
LC383 - People Colors® Craft Paper • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 2 $15.98
VX272Z - 12-Color Standard Crayons - Dozen Packs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Chenille Kraft Company - Jumbo Craft Sticks 500 Pieces Natrl • Teachers' School Supply $10.50 1 $10.50
BY165 - Colored Sticker Eyes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Craft Scissors Case 5 Assorted • Teachers' School Supply $8.99 1 $8.99
Smoothfoam Crafters 3 Foam Balls, Packs of 6 • Nasco $3.95 2 $7.90
TA2610 - Red Baseline Ruled Newsprint - Pre K-Kindergarten • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99
TA2611 - Red Baseline Ruled Newsprint - Grade 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99
TA2612 - Red Baseline Ruled Newsprint - Grade 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99
Smoothfoam Crafters 314 Foam Half Balls, Qty. of 6 • Nasco $2.85 2 $5.70
Smoothfoam Crafters 212 Foam Balls, Set of 6 • Nasco $2.50 2 $5.00
Smoothfoam Crafters 412 Foam Half Balls, Qty. of 4 • Nasco $4.85 1 $4.85
TA70YB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Royal Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70WB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Warm Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70TN - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Tan • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70AC - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70BK - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70BU - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70GA - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70HG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Holiday Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70HR - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Holiday Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70LG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Light Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70LL - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Lilac • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70MA - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Magenta • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70PN - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70RD - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70RG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70SB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70TQ - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Turquoise • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70VT - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Violet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70WT - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70YE - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70BD - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Burgundy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70GL - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Gold • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70PU - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70BL - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Brilliant Lime • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA70SP - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Shocking Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98
TA71RD - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71WB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Warm Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71PU - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71GL - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Gold • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71BD - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Burgundy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71LG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Light Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71WT - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71RG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71YE - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71LL - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Lilac • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71SB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71GA - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71VT - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Violet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71BK - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71HG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Holiday Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71MA - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Magenta • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71TQ - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Turquoise • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71HR - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Holiday Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71TN - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Tan • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71SP - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Shocking Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71BL - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Brilliant Lime • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71BU - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71PN - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71YB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Royal Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
TA71AC - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.89 1 $3.89
Smoothfoam Crafters 2 Foam Balls, Qty. of 12 • Nasco $3.10 1 $3.10
Smoothfoam Crafters 112 Foam Balls, Qty. of 12 • Nasco $2.65 1 $2.65
Smoothfoam Crafters 1 Foam Balls, Qty. of 16 • Nasco $2.50 1 $2.50

Materials cost

$1,771.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.02

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,842.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$325.16

Total project goal

$2,167.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,167.76

1 Donor

-$2,167.76

Donations toward project cost

-$1,842.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$325.16

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