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Ms. D. from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brushing Daily Keeps the Dentist Away

Help me give my students develop healthy brushing habits with a toothbrush kit.

  • $188 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My students come from an urban community in California. 100% receive free lunch. We lack materials and supplies because of major budget cuts in the elementary public schools, which has made it a bit difficult and has forced us to use our creativity to teach. I have a diverse group of energetic first graders this year. They range from a few high performing to majority of low performing students. Yet, I am determined to provide students with meaningful learning experiences where they can acquire life long skills to be successful individuals.

My Project

"Ms. Dela Cruz, I just lost a tooth." "Me too!" Many of my students are beginning to lose their baby teeth and their adult teeth are coming in. Other students are getting new shiny silver crowns and fillings to patch up the cavities they have. Still others have yellow plaque buildup smiles. Their smiles are so bright, but their teeth need proper care. I can't help but to notice the conditions of their teeth when they smile.

I don't want my students to brush for the sake of brushing.

By providing dental education, students will be able to understand and take ownership for the health of their teeth. I want my students to learn how to brush and floss properly to produce healthy habits.

If all the students have their own toothbrush kits and floss, they can use them right away. It produces excitement that can motivate students to take more action in brushing and flossing. They can practice what they learn at home. Dental hygiene is an important part of becoming healthy students. Less dental work and office visits mean more time in the classroom.

Ms. D. Charles H Kim Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fainne 50 Pcs Clear Pencil Case Transparent Big Capacity Exam Pencil Bag PVC Large Zipper Pencil Pouch Aesthetic Plastic Portable Travel Toiletry Bag for Office Stationery Makeup Storage (Gray) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Learn to Brush Demonstration Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lauwell Toddler Toothbrush Kids Manual Toothbrush Individually Wrapped Toothbrushes with Covers Suction Cup Toothbrush Lovely Soft Bristle Animal Toothbrush for Kids Sensitive Teeth (24 Pieces) • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
Kid’s Crest Cavity Protection Sparkle Fun Toothpaste .85 Ounce (12 Pack) | Sparkle Fun Flavor with Fluoride | Travel Size Anticavity Paste (B07NBR4LCB) • Amazon Business $8.91 2 $17.82

Materials cost

$116.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.06

Total project goal

$187.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $187.07

1 Donor

-$93.54

Donations toward project cost

-$79.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.03

match offer

-$93.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$79.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.03

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 $0.00

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