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Ms. Castillo from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Welcoming & Inclusive Classroom for English Learners!

Help me give my students resources they need to feel safe, supported, and celebrated as they embark on their language-learning journey.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Castillo's classroom raised $856

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 Project

I teach incredible multilingual learners who bring rich cultural backgrounds and diverse languages into our classroom. As an English Learner Program Teacher, my goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where students feel valued and empowered to express themselves. Many of my students are navigating a new language and culture, and I want to provide the tools they need to succeed academically and socially.

To foster a positive and inclusive learning space, I am requesting essential materials that will support language development, cultural inclusivity, and social-emotional growth.

These include: Bilingual books, flexible seating/cozy areas, SEL -social emotional learning resources, and hands-on literacy and vocabulary-building materials.

Language learning can feel overwhelming, but, with the right support, students can grow confident in their voices. By funding this project, you are helping create a space where every child, no matter their background, can thrive. Your generosity will provide students with the resources they need to feel safe, supported, and celebrated as they embark on their language-learning journey.

Thank you for believing in my students and for making a difference in their lives.

Ms. Castillo Wentworth Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Teacher Created Materials - TIME for Kids Informational Text Readers (Spanish) Set 2 - 10 Book Set - Grade 1 - Guided Reading Level A - I • Amazon Business $65.01 1 $65.01
Kaplan Early Learning Favorites Book Set - Spanish - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $46.76 1 $46.76
Kaplan Early Learning Bilingual Children's Paperback Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
CINPIUK Pink Rolling Office Paper Organizer, Mobile Book Cart Document Folder File Storage with Pen Holder, Slim Rolling Storage Cart Movable Bookshelf for Office, Dorm, Classroom, Nursery • Amazon Business $39.89 1 $39.89
Leitee 3 Pcs Inflated Wobble Cushion Exercise Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Flexible Seating Wobble Board Balance Disc Sensory Wiggle Seat Pad for Office Chair with Air Pump • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
IMQSQIK 2Pack Cordless Table Lamps USB Rechargeable Simplicity Desk Lamp Built-in 4600 mAh Battery LED Battery Operated lamp with Touch Control Table lamp - Bedroom/Desk/Reading/Patio(Apricot) • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Humble Crew, 4 tier, Natural/White Kids Book Rack Storage Bookshelf with Deep Sleeves, Universal • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Eucalyptus Branch Magnetic Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Amazon Basics 30% Recycled Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 3 Reams, 1500 Count (Sheets), White • Amazon Business $23.20 1 $23.20
Cork Board Tiles - 4 Packs Adhesive Corkboards for Wall,Small Cork Board Decorations, Cork Board Squares, Cork Sheet Decorative Cork Board for Office, School & Home • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Command Medium Picture Hanging Strips, Damage Free Hanging of Dorm Decorations, 22 Pairs, 44 Command Strips (17204-22NA) • Quill.com $18.31 1 $18.31
Small Cork Board Whiteboard Combo - 12" X 16" Portable Aluminum Black Framed Magnetic Dry Erase Board for Wall, Mini Bulletin CorkBoard with a Handle for Office, Home and School • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues 2-Ply 90 Sheets/Box 6/Pack (21271) • Staples $15.14 1 $15.14
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Home Apartment Dorm Room Essentials and Cleaning Supplies, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-surface Cleaning Wipes, Multi-Scent Sanitizing Wipes Bundle, 80 Count (4pk) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Febreze Air Freshener Spray, Ocean Scent, 8.8 oz., 3/Pack (43888) • Quill.com $13.99 1 $13.99
Blick Essentials Tempera Paint Sticks - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $12.65 1 $12.65
SUNEE 6 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with Binder Ring, 6 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $6.19 2 $12.38
AuTop 2 Set 21 Countries Spanish Speaking Flags Banner String Set Assorted Latin American Latino Flags for Heritage Hispanic Month Decorations • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Letters - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Letters - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Hadley Designs 6 Colorful Poster Diversity Posters For Classroom Decor For Teachers Elementary, Inclusive Classroom Decorations For Teachers Elementary, Lgbt Safe Space Sign School Decor • Amazon Business $9.55 1 $9.55
Amazon Basics 2-Ply Flex-Sheets Paper Towels, 2 Basics Rolls = 5 Regular Rolls, Everyday Value with 150 Sheets per Roll • Amazon Business $4.77 2 $9.54
Linen National Hispanic Heritage Month Table Runner Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations Tablecloth Spanish Latin American Flags Mexican Latino Heritage Month Decorations Table Runner 13x72 Inch • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Rainbow Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Cork Strips for Walls, 3Pcs Self Adhesive Cork Board for Office with 20 Pushpins for Paste Notes, Photos, Earrings, Necklaces, Mini Cork Board for Desk • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Decorably Spanish Motivational Posters for Kids - 15 Spanish Classroom Posters, 11x14in Spanish Classroom Decorations High School, Spanish Classroom Decor in Spanish, Spanish Class Posters • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$674.20

Vendor shipping charges

$12.55

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$726.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.27

Total project goal

$855.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$855.13

1 Donor

-$726.86

Donations toward project cost

-$726.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$128.27

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$0.00

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