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Ms. Heras from Balch Springs, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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1st Year Teaching 1st Grade

Help me give my students a working space where we will be creating a warm, engaging, and inspiring space for my amazing students. These are some basic classroom supplies to help set our learners up for success.

  • $536 goal

This project expired on October 12, 2025.

This project expired on October 12, 2025.

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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

Hi friends! I’m a proud 1st grade teacher to a group of bright, curious, and kind-hearted students who make every day full of wonder and joy. They ask big questions, celebrate each other’s successes, and remind me daily why teaching is such a gift.

The items listed, such as magnetic alphabet letters would be beneficial for my students who need help practicing their alphabet and sounds.

Also, having a portable dry erase stand helps me use it around the room and I can keep my things organized on it during small group or circle time.

Many of my students come to school excited to learn, even when they face challenges outside the classroom. That’s why I’m reaching out for help—because having the right supplies truly makes a difference in how they learn, grow, and feel valued. Our class is happier and prepared because of you!

Ms. Heras Hodges Elementary School 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.

Balch Springs, 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mobile Dry Erase Board with Stand - 64.4" H Double Sided Portable Rolling Whiteboard Kids Easel for Classroom,Height Adjustable Magnetic White Board on Wheels for Home,School,36x24 inches • Amazon Business $189.98 1 $189.98
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Roylco Wipe Clean Worksheet Cover Dry-Erase Whiteboard, Plastic Frame, 9" x 12" (R-59040) • Quill.com $34.64 1 $34.64
Spanish & English Magnetic Alphabet Letters & Number ABC Magnets Whiteboard, Letras Españolas Y Números Magnéticos para Niños, Educational Learning Toys for Kids Classroom Teaching Tool (4 Sets ES1) • Amazon Business $24.53 1 $24.53
75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set - Magnetic Numbers for Whiteboard, Number Bonds Game, Number Line Magnets, Math Aids Accessories Supplies for Classroom, Kindergarten Math Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Jumbo Magnetic Notebook Paper - Magnetic Lined Paper for Whiteboard, Dry Erase Notebook Poster for Teachers, Giant Reusable Handwriting Papers for Classroom and Homeschool, 23x18 - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $22.47 1 $22.47
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
YAMMI 2 Pack Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Classroom - Upgraded Version Magnetic Shelf for Organizing Books on Whiteboards - Includes 1 Pack Magnetic Pen Case (White) • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
Blulu 12 Pcs Spanish Classroom Posters Learning Spanish Classroom Decorations for Kids Abecedario Para Niños En Español Numbers Alphabet Colors Bilingual Educational Posters 16 x 11'' • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
D-FantiX 12 Pack Magnetic Sentence Strips for Teachers, 12 x 3 Inch Magnetic Dry Erase Sentence Strips for Whiteboard, Reusable Teacher Supplies Learning Tools for Classroom Office(6 Colored, 6 White) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers (12ct) Whiteboard Markers for Teachers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $10.54 1 $10.54
cridoz 15 Rolls 1/8 Whiteboard Thin Tape Pinstripe Art Tape Dry Erase Board Grid Tape Lines Pinstriping Electrical Marking Tape, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
DIYMAG 40 Packs Round Circle Magnets for Crafts with Double-Sided Adhesive, Small Magnets Perfect for Fridge DIY Building Scientific Craft, and Office Magnets • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$418.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.34

Total project goal

$535.60

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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