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Mrs. Figueroa from Saginaw, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Figueroa's classroom raised $472

Bright Beginnings: Supporting First-Grade Bilingual Learners!

Help me give my students books, workbooks, stools, math tools, whisper phones, and stuffed book buddies!

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Mrs. Figueroa Willow Creek Elementary School
Saginaw, TX Grades PreK-2

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

Imagine being a first-grader learning in two languages, eager to soak up knowledge but missing the tools that make learning accessible and fun! My students deserve a classroom filled with books that celebrate diverse voices, hands-on materials that strengthen their skills, and comfortable spaces that allow them to focus.

Your generous donation will provide my students with a variety of books to expand their horizons, stuffed Book buddies to make reading a comforting experience, 100s chart popits and workbooks for exciting math practice, and flexible stools to support movement and focus.

Your contribution will directly impact my young scholars, nurturing their love for learning and empowering their bilingual journey. Help us reach our goal and give these bright students the resources they need to thrive.

Thank you for believing in the power of education!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Figueroa Willow Creek 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.

Saginaw, TX 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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dr. Seuss's Ultimate Beginning Reader Boxed Set Collection: Includes 16 Beginner Books and Bright & Early Books • Amazon Business $98.48 1 $98.48
Pearington Plastic Classroom Stools for Kids, Multipurpose Stool Chairs, Flexible Seating, Stacking Stools, Stainless Steel Legs - Set of 5, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Channie’s All-In-One Visual Handwriting & Math Workbook Set for Pre-Kindergarten - 1st Grade Elementary School Students (5 Pack) • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
PETBSNVB Both Side Alphabet, Letter, ABC, Phonics Pop Board, Square Popper, Montessori Educational for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 1 2 3 Year Old • Amazon Business $8.95 4 $35.80
4E's Novelty 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Crayons on Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Aurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Grinch Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Officially Licensed - Green 16 Inches • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Learning Without Tears - My Printing Book Student Workbook, Current Edition - Handwriting Without Tears Series - 1st Grade Writing Book - Letters, Language Arts Lessons - for School or Home Use • Amazon Business $14.45 1 $14.45
Aurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Fox in Socks Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Officially Licensed - Red 12 Inches • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Pencils on Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or Early Readers • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Aurora World Dr Seuss - 8" Cat in The Hat • Amazon Business $12.02 1 $12.02
Glues On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Chairs on Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62
Bob Books: Sight Words, 1st Grade • Amazon Business $10.15 1 $10.15

Materials cost

$365.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$401.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.77

Total project goal

$471.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $471.79

1 Donor

-$211.07

Donations toward project cost

-$200.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.55

match offer

-$235.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$200.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.84

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 $0.00

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