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Mrs. Watson-Santiago from Chicago, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Be a Helping Hand

Help me give my students essential tools to help them succeed in school.

  • $2,639 goal

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

My Project

Hello, I am a passionate 1st-grade teacher at my school. Every day, I have the privilege of working with bright, curious students who are eager to learn despite the challenges they face. Many of my students come from low-income households where access to high-quality educational resources is limited. To bridge this gap, I am seeking support to provide them with STEM materials and tools that foster fine motor skills, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education is crucial in preparing students for the future.

However, for young learners, these subjects must be introduced in engaging, hands-on ways that allow them to explore, experiment, and build problem-solving skills. Additionally, many of my students struggle with fine motor development, which impacts their handwriting, coordination, and ability to manipulate learning materials effectively.

With your generous donation, we can provide essential resources such as: STEM Kits, tablets, a speaker, books, a laminator, games and snacks.

Your support will directly impact my students by giving them opportunities to develop foundational skills that will set them up for long-term academic success. Every contribution helps create a learning environment where all students, regardless of their background. Please feel free to help my growing classroom.

Thank you for your time, generosity, and commitment to education. Together, we can empower the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers!

Mrs. Watson-Santiago CICS - Basil Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

38 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon - Fire HD 10 - 10.1" Tablet (2023 Release) - 32GB with Wi-Fi - Black • Best Buy Education $139.99 2 $279.98
JBL - Pulse 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Light Show - Black • Best Buy Education $249.99 1 $249.99
Amazon - Fire Max 11 tablet vivid 11" display octa-core processor 4 GB RAM 14-hour battery life 64 GB - Gray • Best Buy Education $229.99 1 $229.99
Lenovo - Tab M11 11" Tablet 64GB - Storm Grey • Best Buy Education $160.20 1 $160.20
Scotch Thermal Laminator Value Pack • Teachers' School Supply $106.22 1 $106.22
Physical Education Kit 7 Assorted Balls & 14 Assorted Size Jump Ropes/Kit (CHUUPGSET2) • Staples $95.92 1 $95.92
Physical Education Kit, 7 Assorted Balls & 14 Assorted Size Jump Ropes/Kit (CHUUPGSET2) • Quill.com $92.49 1 $92.49
Fellowes Spectra 125 Thermal Laminator, 12.5" Width, Silver/Black (FLW5739701) • Quill.com $89.72 1 $89.72
Pete the Cat Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $83.14 1 $83.14
Do-a-Dot Art Markers - Class Pack, Set of 25 • Blick Art Materials $66.95 1 $66.95
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Fly Guy Series Sampler Hardcover Collection- 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $56.87 1 $56.87
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Developing Social & Emotional Relationships Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Who Would Win? Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $39.34 1 $39.34
TOMY Games Pop Up Bluey Kids Game - Strategic Preschool Games and Bluey Toys for Family Game Night - Classic Kids Board Games - Kids Toys for 2-4 Players - Ages 4 Years and Up • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
TOMY Pop Up Super Mario Family and Preschool Kids Board Game, 2-4 Players, Suitable for Boys & Girls Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Hasbro Operation Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Collection - 5 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $32.08 1 $32.08
Macro Giant 6 Inch PU Foam Soccer Ball, Red, Blue, Black, Yellow, Set of 4, Kickball, Beginner, Backyard Games • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 2 $29.98
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 1 $25.10
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 2 $23.98
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Kaplan Early Learning Explore My World Paperback Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Posca Paint Markers - Set of 8, Basic Colors, Medium Tip, 2.5 mm • Blick Art Materials $22.24 1 $22.24
Monopoly Junior Board Game | Family Games for Preschoolers| Ages 5+| Easter Gifts for Kids (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 2 $16.74
Hasbro Gaming Bop It! Electronic Game for Kids Ages 8 and up, Kids Games for 1 or More Players, Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 1 $14.21
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Spin Game, Features Spinning Connect 4 Grid, 2 Player Board Games for Family and Kids, Strategy Board Games, Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.08 1 $9.08
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (38250PP) • Staples $8.59 1 $8.59
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99
Pressman Classic Checkers Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $6.22 1 $6.22
zeyce Tic Tac Toe Board Game,Tic Tac Toe Family Game, Classic Board Game, Classical Family Board Game,Children's Tic Tac Toe Game, Plastic tic tac Toe Game, Board Size 15 X 15 cm • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$2,164.70

Vendor shipping charges

$15.30

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$32.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,242.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$395.73

Total project goal

$2,638.20

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