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Dr. Verde from Miami FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

A Fresh Start!

My students need a beautiful new classroom that inspires and motivates them to do their best!

  • $605 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 Students

As a Pre-kindergarten special education teacher, I am humbled and inspired everyday by my students. My students' desire to learn and explore not only help build pre-academic skills but also enriches language, social and self-help skills. Early intervention is the key to helping build strong foundations that will help children succeed in school and in the community. My job as a teacher is to serve as a facilitator and encourage my students to thrive and reach for the stars.

My Project

Our Pre-kindergarten program has been given the great gift after 16 years of portable classrooms and less than average classroom environments, to move into a brand new building. Our team of highly qualified teachers have made the program shine through the jaded buildings and the broken and faded furnishings. Now, I would like to give our Pre-kindergarten special education students and their families a fresh and beautiful site that is not only welcoming but also bright and cheerful. Setting up the stage for a successful year takes also making sure that the physical environment is one that our students look forward to coming to learn.

Dr. Verde
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Edushape Educolor Building Blocks, 60 Piece • Amazon Business $29.95 2 $59.90
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
ECR4Kids Junior Classic Bean Bag Chair, Multicolor (26") • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
OneSpace Stanton Computer Desk with Pullout Keyboard Tray • Amazon Business $48.49 1 $48.49
Trend Enterprises, Inc. T-92332BN Rainbow & Stars Terrific Trimmers, 39' per Pack, 12 Packs • Amazon Business $47.88 1 $47.88
Flagship Carpets CE189-16W Happy World Rug, Promotes Acceptance with Cheerful Friends of Diverse Backgrounds, 3' x 5', 36" Length, 60" Width, Blue/Multi-Color • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Tot Tutors Kids' Primary Colors Small Storage Bins, Set of 4 • Amazon Business $9.45 3 $28.35
Class Jobs Pocket Chart • Amazon Business $26.78 1 $26.78
Flagship Carpets CE324-08W Sitting Spots Primary Welcome Mat, Multi • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Greenco Super Strong Foldable Step Stool for Adults and Kids - 11 Inches in Height, Holds up to 300 Lb (2 Pack - Red, Green) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Teal Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Scholastic Classroom Resources Mistakes Are POP! Chart (SC581940) • Amazon Business $11.35 1 $11.35
PAG Office Supplies Mesh Desk Organizer Pen Holder Accessories Storage Caddy with Drawer, 7 Compartments, Blue • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Large F.R.I.E.N.D.S Poster by School Smarts. Fully Laminated, Durable Material Rolled and SEALED in Plastic Poster Sleeve for Protection. Discounts and Specials below • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
RoomMates RMK1248SCS Just Dots Primary Colors Peel & Stick Wall Decals • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Creative Teaching Press Banner Classroom (8150) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Creative Teaching Press Poster If You Can Imagine It. Inspire U Poster, Gr. PreK-1 (7261) • Amazon Business $5.48 1 $5.48
CUGBO Don't Give Up Wall Decals Quote Vinyl Sticker Mural for Home Office Classroom Nursery Room Art Decor • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$477.06

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$514.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.74

Total project goal

$604.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$604.96

5 Donors

-$358.31

Donations toward project cost

-$304.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.74

match offer

-$246.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$209.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.00

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$0.00

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