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Mrs. Torres from Santa Maria, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Brains and Calming Bodies in TK!

Help me give my students Sensory fidget toy Kit, a sensory magnet block toy, a Lego Creative Brick Box, Lego Minifigures, and a classroom chime.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Torres's classroom raised $194

This project is fully funded

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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

Hello generous donors,

I'm a first-year Transitional Kindergarten (TK) teacher.

In a TK classroom, students are vibrant and energetic, where curiosity and movement fuel learning every day. My young students are at a critical stage of development where hands-on experiences and sensory-rich environments help build both academic and social-emotional foundations.

To support their growth, I’m seeking donations for a variety of classroom tools:

LEGOs and magnetic blocks to inspire creativity, improve fine motor skills, and encourage teamwork.

Classroom chimes to help with smooth transitions and promote mindfulness and listening.

Sensory fidgets to support students who need a little extra help regulating their focus and emotions.

These items may seem small, but to my young learners, they are powerful tools for engagement, expression, and exploration. Your support will help make our classroom more inclusive, imaginative, and responsive to their needs.

Thank you for believing in early learners!

Warmly,

Viridiana Torres

Mrs. Torres Robert Bruce Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hand2Mind Sensory Fidget Toy Kit • Blick Art Materials $32.07 1 $32.07
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnet Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $25.26 1 $25.26
LEGO Minifigures Series 23 71034 Limited-Edition Building Toy Set; Imaginative Gift for Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 5+ (1 of 12 to Collect) • Amazon Business $10.61 2 $21.22
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Three Tone Chime For Mindfulness Meditation, Relaxation, Stress & Anxiety Relief, Chakra Healing, Yoga, Teachers' Classroom Chime • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14

Materials cost

$112.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $10.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$164.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.05

Total project goal

$193.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $193.68

3 Donors

-$144.13

Donations toward project cost

-$130.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.50

match offer

-$40.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.55

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 $0.00

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