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Ms. De La Rosa from Durham, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. De La Rosa's classroom raised $1,068

A Fresh Start: Help Us Learn Through Play!

Help me give my students a classroom where they can learn through play.

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Ms. De La Rosa Reaching All Minds STEM Academy
Durham, NC Grades PreK-2

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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

I am a new teacher at my school, and I am excited to create a welcoming classroom where my students can learn, explore, and grow. As I build our classroom environment, I want my students to have easy access to engaging materials that make learning meaningful and fun. Classroom storage will help us keep books, manipulatives, and games organized and accessible, while hands-on learning games will give students opportunities to practice important skills through play.

My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels excited to learn and has the tools to be successful.

The learning games will help my students practice math, literacy, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork during centers, small groups, and partner activities. Organized storage will also encourage students to become more independent by learning how to find, use, and take care of our classroom materials.

My students are special because they bring their own ideas, personalities, curiosity, and strengths to our classroom every day. I want to build a classroom community where they feel confident trying new things, learning from mistakes, and celebrating their progress. Your support will help me create an organized, engaging, and joyful learning environment where my students can learn through hands-on experiences and grow together.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

26 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. De La Rosa Reaching All Minds STEM Academy Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

26 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classic Birch 12-Cubby Storage Unit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $459.00 1 $459.00
Drawer Cabinet 21 7/8 in x 15 3/8 in x 26 1/8 in 3 Drawers Pull Casters Black • Grainger $60.26 1 $60.26
aboxoo Kids Bookshelf Toddler Freestanding for Children Room 18 inches Small Toddler Bookcase Toy Organizer White Stable Bookcase Bookstore Library Book Unit Storage for Small Place • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Junior Learning 6 Vowel Sounds Games, 2.5x7.75x10.25 - Grades K-2 - Toddler • School Specialty $39.97 1 $39.97
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
Behavior Management Pocket Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
NVHH 100PCS Magnetic Tiles Blocks for Kids Ages 3-5 4-8 STEM Learning Toys | Educational Preschool Magnet Building Toys for Toddlers,Christmas Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
Teacher Created Resources Language Arts Game - I Have... Who Has, Grades 5 to 6, 5.5x1.75x4 - Grades 5-6 - Kids • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Behavior Keyring Lanyard, Visual Cue Cards for Autism Classroom (English) | Waterproof wipe-clean plastic, 22 cards + blank, 7 cm, clip-open steel ring, Boardmaker PCS, PECS-compatible • Amazon Business $18.31 1 $18.31
Chichalk Clip Connect 120 Piece Building Blocks | Diameter 1.26", STEM Building Toys Set Kindergarten Math Manipulatives for Kids Boys Girls, Educational Preschool Toys Activities Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Hygloss Behavior Stickers, 1/2", Assorted Colors, 1200 ct. (HYG41225) • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
My Way to Good Choices: Children’s Book about Positive Behavior and Understanding Consequences that Teaches Kids to Choose, Take Responsibility, ... (My way: Social Emotional Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$775.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.14

Sales tax

 $60.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$907.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$160.08

Total project goal

$1,067.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,067.22

1 Donor

-$1,067.22

Donations toward project cost

-$907.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$160.08

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