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Mr. Alvarez from Pocatello, ID is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A First Experience to Lifelong Learning

Help me give my students a place that sparks a love for the classroom. I am seeking support in providing items to create a learning environment that will foster learning and creativity. Thank you

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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

Kindergarten is often a students first experience in a learning environment. The ability to provide an organized space with a label maker or laminator can support structure and routine. Bulletin boards provide space to display student work and achievements. Implementing creativity through learning with painting supplies, blocks or play-doh supports a students understanding of the world around them in play.

My goal is to create a space of belonging and home with the ability to explore new skills giving students a foundation for life in the classroom.

A kindergarten classroom lays the groundwork for academic success fostering social emotional development and strengthening relationships.

Mr. Alvarez Fort Hall 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.

Pocatello, ID View local requests

More than half 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

15 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $57.39 1 $57.39
Dymo LetraTag Plus LT-100T Portable Thermal Label Maker, Gray (1733013) • Quill.com $50.59 1 $50.59
Lyra Ferby Short Tri Grip Triangular Children's Pencils for Kindergarten, School Supplies, Beginner Writing, 6 Count • Amazon Business $11.66 3 $34.98
Elcoho 12 Rolls 393.6 Feet Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders Boho Colors Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Trim Bulletin Board Decorations Bulletin Borders for School, Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free for Large Pencils, Green • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Bissell Natural Sweep Carpet and Floor Sweeper with Dual Brush Rotating System and 2 Corner Edge Brushes, 92N0A, 4.2 lb. • Amazon Business $29.35 1 $29.35
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 $26.36 1 $26.36
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Slime & Craft, Safe and Non-Toxic, Washable, White, 4 Ounces Each, Great for Making Slime, 12 Count - Ideal for Classroom, Home, Office, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $11.88 2 $23.76
All-Purpose Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Buckle Toys Green Busy Board for 1 Year Old Toddlers Travel Essentials for Kids, Montessori Toys for 1 Year Old Baby to Develop Fine Motor Skills, Great for Road Trip Activities for Kids Sensory Toy • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Unscented, 810 Count, Flip-Top Packs • Amazon Business $17.73 1 $17.73
Gamenote Dry Erase Pockets 30 Pack with Rings, Oversized Reusable Plastic Sleeves Shop Ticket Holders Sheet Protectors Teacher Supplies Organization for Classroom Must Have (Black) • Amazon Business $16.57 1 $16.57
Secura 7.5 Inch Visual Timer, 60 Minute Visual Oversize Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool (Dark Green) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Outus 32 Pcs Color Bulletin Board Set for Classroom, Crayon Classroom Boarders Color Posters Cutouts with 80pcs Adhesive Glue Point Dots for Toddler Preschool Learning Decorations • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Staples Assorted Binder Clips 1 Capacity Black 60 Clips/Pack (ST15339-CC) • Staples $10.39 1 $10.39
Teacher Created Resources Moving Mountains Name Tags/Labels - Multi-Pack • Amazon Business $10.04 1 $10.04
Staples Push Pins Clear 500/Pack (32014) • Staples $9.64 1 $9.64
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (38250PP) • Staples $8.59 1 $8.59
Mr. Pen- Wooden Clothes Pins, Natural Wood, 50 Pack, 2.9 Inch, Colorful Rust Resistant Clothes Pins for Hanging Clothes, Clothes Pins Wood, Clothing Pins, Clothes Pegs, Clothespins, Wood Clothespin • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Fiskars Pointed Tip Graduate Scissors, 8 Inches, Assorted Colors - Stainless Steel - Elementary - Kids - Comfortable • School Specialty $6.89 1 $6.89
BIC Wite-Out Correction Tape White 4/Pack (50589) • Staples $6.69 1 $6.69
Swingline Standard Staples 1/4 Length 210 Per Strip 5 000/Box 3 Boxes (S7035104) • Staples $6.17 1 $6.17
Pigeon - The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Drawdart Pens Ballpoint, 12 Pcs Smooth Writing Pens, Ball Point Pens Black Ink Medium Point (1.0mm), Retractable Pretty Journaling Pens School Office Supplies for Women & Men • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Staples Economy #16 Rubber Bands 2-1/2 x 1/16 500/Pack (28615-CC) • Staples $3.54 1 $3.54
Bostitch Professional Magnetic Push Staple Remover Black (40000M-BLK) • Staples $3.39 1 $3.39
Staples Smooth Jumbo Paper Clips Silver 100 Clips/Pack (A7026600A) • Staples $2.24 1 $2.24

Materials cost

$511.90

Vendor shipping charges

$1.79

Sales tax

$30.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$582.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.77

Total project goal

$685.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$685.11

7 Donors

-$589.90

Donations toward project cost

-$502.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.98

match offer

-$93.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$79.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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$0.00

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