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Ms. Yadira Urena from Bridgeport, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Bright Start In Pre-K!

Help me give my students a bright start in an organized and welcoming Pre-k classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Yadira Urena's classroom raised $748

This project is fully funded

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 am thrilled to embark on my teaching journey in a preschool classroom dedicated to special needs students. This August, I will welcome 18 incredible prekindergarten students into my classroom, where I am committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment.

To achieve this, I need your support to prepare our classroom with essential materials tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Each student will have a personalized bin filled with activities that align with their individualized education program (IEP) goals, helping them to reach their full potential. By providing individualized resources, I can create and laminate visual aids that will empower my students to communicate their needs and desires more effectively. I am also eager to create a cozy corner to support social-emotional learning and to provide a safe place for my students to learn how to self-regulate. We need sensory toys, a rug, a cleaning play set, dress-up costumes, play food toys, and more.

Your contribution will make a profound difference in these students’ lives, fostering their independence and enhancing their learning experiences. Together, we can ensure that every child in my class has the tools they need to thrive.

Thank you for considering supporting my first project.

Ms. Yadira Urena Barnum 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.

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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

18 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin with Non-Snap Lid for Classroom, Office and Home, Violet, 5-Pack (62540A05C) • Amazon Business $38.70 3 $116.10
Dandat 16 Pcs Cubby Bins Books Bins for Classroom Plastic Toys Bins Multi Purpose Storage Tubs 8 Assorted Colors Storage Containers for Office Home Playroom Books Organizer(15.35 x 11.8 x 5.12 Inch) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
JOYIN Color Sorting Play Food Set - Learning Toys for Boys & Girls, Cutting Food Toy, Kitchen Accessories for Kids, Toddler Sorting /Fine Motor Skills Toy, Daycare/Preschool Educational Toys • Amazon Business $38.89 1 $38.89
Jeowoqao Boy's Dress Up Costumes Set, Role Play Set 11-pcs Trunk Pirate, Chef, Construction Worker, Policeman Costume Fit Kids Girls Age from 3-6 • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Excellerations 5-1/4 inch Block Play Career People, Community Helpers, Social Emotional, Educational Toys, Preschool (Item # PPPCAR) • Amazon Business $35.13 1 $35.13
Zkptops 12 Pack Kids Art Smocks Waterproof Kids Painting Aprons Toddler Art Smock Kids Paint Smock with Long Sleeve 3 Roomy Pockets for Age 2-7 Years • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $28.57 1 $28.57
Dinhon Kids Learning Locks with Keys Numbers Matching & Counting Montessori Educational Toys for Ages 3 yrs+ Boys and Girls Preschool Games Gifts • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
HELLOWOOD Kids Cleaning Set, 8pcs Housekeeping Play Set Includes Broom Mop Duster Dustpan Brushes Rag and Organizing Stand, Cleaning Toys Gift for Toddlers Girls Boys Age 3-6, Solid Beech Wood • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $26.37 1 $26.37
Ompaa Fluffy Rug, Super Soft Fuzzy Area Rugs for Bedroom Living Room - 4' x 6' Large Plush Furry Shag Rug - Kids Playroom Nursery Classroom Dining Room Decor Floor Carpet, Light Navy • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Party Favors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
PP PHIMOTA Sensory Toys Set 55 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Pearl White Body, Black Gel Ink Pens, 12 Count • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
134 Pcs 5 Inch Bulletin Board Letters Colorful Alphabet Letters Numbers and Punctuation Cutouts Letters for Bulletin Board Wall Set for Display Board Chalkboard Classroom (Morandi) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Construction Zone Playset - Preschool Learning Activities, Excavator Toys for Boys Ages 3-5+, Outdoor Toys and Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Containlol Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board, 118 ft Boho Theme Scalloped Trim Colorful Bulletin Board Borders for Back to School Office Classroom Wall Chalkboard Decoration • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
kizh Wooden Letter and Number Construction Activity Set Educational Preschool Toys Shape Color Recognition Pegboard Sorter Set Board Blocks Stack Sort for Toddler Kids Boys Girls Toy • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hompie 400pcs (200 Pair Sets) 15mm Diameter Sticky Back Hook, Self Adhesive Dots Loop Tapes for DIY Crafts Office Classroom (White) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
2Player Magnetic Color and Number Maze Montessori Toys, Magnetic Color Sorting Set, Magnetic Color Maze, Magnet Color and Counting Maze, Magnetic Maze for Kids Ages 3-5, Montessori Magnetic Maze Board • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Self Adhesive Dots, Strong Adhesive 1000pcs(500 Pairs) 0.59" Diameter Sticky Back Nylon Dots, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Tapes, Very Suitable for Classroom, Office, Home • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
BUNMO Pop Tubes | Sensory Toys | Toddler Toys | Imaginative Play & Stimulating Creative Learning | Hours of Fun for Kids | Tons of Ways to Play | Connect, Stretch, Twist & Pop | 4 Pack Large • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$596.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$634.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.06

Total project goal

$747.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$747.04

2 Donors

-$373.52

Donations toward project cost

-$317.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.03

match offer

-$373.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$317.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.03

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$0.00

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