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Mrs. Rios from South Gate, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Love of Learning

Help me give my students kinetic sand, washable markers, tablet stand, seat cushion, animal crackers, tasty gummies, and coconut water to start a wonderful new school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rios's classroom raised $289

This project is fully funded

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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

There’s so much thrill starting a new school year and getting kids excited about learning. My classroom family needs lots of sensory tools to enhance their learning. My little ones will love putting theirs hands into kinetic sand! Colorful kinetic sand is just right for indoor and outdoor play. Also very important is having lots of awesome snacks like animals crackers, gummy bears, and coconut water to keep the kids smiling on their first days of school.

“A love of learning has a lot to do with learning that we’re loved,” as Mr. Rogers viewed it.

I love teaching and want only what is best for my kids. I’m requesting tools that will bring joy and comfort like the washable markers, tablet stand and seat cushion. I appreciate your generosity and kindness. Thank you for sharing the love with my classroom family.

Mrs. Rios Stanford Primary Center 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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More than three‑quarters 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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Coconut Water, 11.2 Fl oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $22.21 2 $44.42
Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion Pillow for Office Chair - Sit Longer, Feel Better - Butt, Tailbone, Back, Coccyx, Sciatica Memory Foam Cushions - Computer Desk Pain Relief Pad • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Color Swell Washable Markers Bulk Pack 18 Boxes of 8 Vibrant Colors (144 Total) Perfect Markers for Kids, Parties, Classrooms • Amazon Business $28.50 1 $28.50
Kirkland Signature USDA Organic Animal Crackers - 64 oz. • Amazon Business $23.94 1 $23.94
Tablet Stand Adjustable, Lamicall Tablet Stand : Desktop Stand Holder Dock Compatible with Tablet Such as iPad Pro 9.7, 10.5, 12.9 Air Mini 4 3 2, Kindle, Nexus, Tab, E-Reader (4-13") - Silver • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Albanese World's Best 12 Flavor Gummi Bear Cubs Mini Packs, 50 Count Mini Bags • Amazon Business $6.75 2 $13.50
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Sparkling Play Sand - 2 LBS of Shimmering Sand with Castle Molds and Tray (Blue) - A Kinetic Sensory Activity • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Green, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$194.29

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$17.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.23

Total project goal

$288.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$288.21

2 Donors

-$133.52

Donations toward project cost

-$131.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.03

match offer

-$133.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$113.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.17

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$0.00

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