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Ms. Cruz from Lynwood, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Futures: Tools for Student Success

Help me give my students with essential materials, fostering social-emotional growth and resilience.

  • $468 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 am deeply passionate about my students and cherish their unique qualities. Each resource I'm requesting plays a crucial role in their learning journey. The games designed to teach empathy, kindness, respect, and emotional awareness will encourage collaborative learning, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Engaging cards will enhance social-emotional learning through group conversations, nurturing not only interpersonal skills but also supporting the development of their writing abilities.

The calming cuddle ball is an essential tool to provide comfort and security, particularly benefiting students dealing with anxiety or seeking a sense of reassurance.

Additionally, the feelings and emotions dough mats offer a creative outlet for younger students to express themselves when words may fail, promoting artistic skills and emotional communication. The metallic tangle fidgets serve as effective tools for calming down and refocusing attention.

My overarching goal for this project is to create a supportive environment where every student feels valued and equipped with the emotional intelligence needed for success in both academics and life. What makes my students truly special is their diversity, resilience, and individual strengths. This project aims to celebrate these qualities and provide tailored resources that contribute to their holistic development.

Ms. Cruz Lindbergh Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Lynwood, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

560 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Grab & Play Social-Emotional Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $73.99 1 $73.99
Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
NEW Lakeshore Metallic Tangle® Fidgets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Lakeshore Grab & Write Social-Emotional Prompts - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Grab & Write Social-Emotional Prompts - K-Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Building Empathy Grab & Play Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Grab & Play Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Kindness & Respect Grab & Play Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! Conversation Starters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$331.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$397.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.10

Total project goal

$467.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $467.35

1 Donor

-$467.35

Donations toward project cost

-$397.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.10

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