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Ms. Martinez from Austin, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Words of Hope: Empowering Literacy with Donations

Help me give my students literacy and math items to enhance their learning in my first classroom as a teacher in Pre-K!

  • 12 donors
  • $594 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

The requested items, such as books, educational materials, and supplies, will directly enhance the learning experience by providing students with the resources they need to develop critical literacy skills. With access to a variety of books, my students will be able to engage with different activities, explore new topics, and improve their vocabulary and comprehension. Interactive learning tools and resources will help cater to diverse learning styles, making it a fun classroom environment.

The primary goal of this project is to improve literacy rates among my students and to create a learning space where they feel excited about reading and learning.

I aim to foster a love for books, encourage learning while playing, and provide the tools necessary to improve their academic learning. Through these donations, I want to ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to grow, regardless of their background. Ultimately, the goal is for these resources to help students become more confident readers and thinkers, preparing them for success in future academic endeavors.

My students are incredibly diverse, coming from different backgrounds and with unique learning needs. Despite facing various challenges, they demonstrate an incredible amount of resilience, creativity, and determination. Many of my students are English language learners or come from low-income households, making access to educational resources even more critical for their success. What sets them apart is their eagerness to learn and their ability to persevere, even when faced with obstacles. I am constantly inspired by their curiosity and enthusiasm, and I believe that with the right tools, they will achieve remarkable things.

Ms. Martinez Wayside Real Learning Academy Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Austin, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 4 $119.96
Lakeshore Giant Alphabet Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Coogam Magnetic Letters Numbers Alphabet Fridge Magnets Colorful Plastic ABC 123 Educational Toy Set Preschool Learning Spelling Counting Uppercase Lowercase Math for 3 4 5 Years Kid(78 Pcs) • Amazon Business $10.98 3 $32.94
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $30.09 1 $30.09
Lakeshore Giant Stencils Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toys for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kids Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Pure Life, Purified Water, 8 Fl Oz, Plastic Bottled Water, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
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 $17.99 1 $17.99
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Clear • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard - Reusable Acrylic Magnetic Book Holder with a Pen Container, Book Display Shelf for Teacher Kids Classroom Office, Purple • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.41 10 $14.10
10 Pack Plastic Art Trays,8 Colors Activity Trays Sensory Tray,Sand Tray Serving Trays,Art Trays for Kids,Crafts Organizer,DIY Projects,Painting,Beads,Home,School • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, for Sanitizing, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Dot Markers for Toddlers Kids Preschool, Bingo Daubers Washable Art Markers 8 Colors, Toddlers Arts and Crafts, Kids Art Supplies Dot Paint Craft Kit, Toddler Painting Supplies Drawing Coloring Set • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Simetufy 1200 Pcs Pony Beads Plastic Beads for Bracelet Making, Multi-Colored Beads for Hair Braiding, DIY Crafts, Kandi Jewelry, Key Chains and Ornaments Decorations 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
HOME MOST 3" Large Display Kitchen Timer - Digital Timer Magnetic Back Loud Alarm On A Rope- White Cooking Timers For Kitchen Teachers Students Games Kids Meetings - Sports Timer For Workouts Exercise • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37
Pete the Kitty: Wash Your Hands (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.72 1 $4.72
Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $2.66 1 $2.66

Materials cost

$457.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.98

Total project goal

$593.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $593.18

11 Donors

-$564.35

Donations toward project cost

-$487.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.15

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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