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Ms. Alondra from E Palo Alto, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Alondra's classroom raised $640

Building Bright Futures With Hands-On Tools

Help me give my students hands-on learning tools, including magnetic tiles, counting dinosaurs, take-apart toys, Play-Doh, building sets, and floor puzzles, creating an interactive and engaging educational experience.

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Ms. Alondra Los Robles Magnet Academy
E Palo Alto, CA 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

In our kindergarten classroom, the requested items are more than just educational tools; they are the key to unlocking a world of curiosity and hands-on learning for our special group of students. The magnetic tiles, counting dinosaurs, take-apart toys, Play-Doh, building sets, and floor puzzles are carefully selected to make a significant impact on their learning journey.

These items will transform the learning environment into an engaging space where young minds can explore, create, and discover.

Magnetic tiles encourage spatial reasoning and creativity, while counting dinosaurs and manipulatives provide a tangible way for students to grasp early math concepts. Take-apart toys foster fine motor skills and STEM understanding, creating a foundation for future learning.

Play-Doh and building sets bring a touch of fun to the classroom, allowing children to express themselves artistically and experiment with basic engineering principles. The floor puzzles featuring dinosaurs, animals, and seasonal themes serve as educational games, promoting collaboration and problem-solving skills.

The goal of this project is to provide a rich and varied toolkit that caters to diverse learning styles, ensuring every child can thrive. Through interactive play, these materials will enhance cognitive development, fine-tune motor skills, and create a positive association with learning.

What makes our students special is their boundless curiosity and eagerness to learn. Each child brings a unique perspective and energy to the classroom, and it is our mission to nurture their individual strengths. Our diverse group deserves an equally diverse set of tools to cater to their varied interests and abilities, fostering a love for learning that will last a lifetime. Your support in providing these resources will make a lasting difference, shaping the educational journey of our young learners and helping them build a strong foundation for future success.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 5 donors
Ms. Alondra Los Robles Magnet Academy 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.

E Palo Alto, 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 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LINCOLN LOGS Collector's Edition Village Set - 327 Real Wood Pieces, Ages 3+, Retro Building Toy for Boys/Girls, Creative Construction Game • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Kaplan Early Learning Wild and North American Animals Floor Puzzles - Set of 2 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
UMYQAQ 100 Pcs Magnetic Tiles Building Block Set for Kids Clear Magnetic 3D Construction Playboards STEM Educational Magnet Building Tiles for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Hasbro Potato Head Family, Set of 45 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $31.64 1 $31.64
Play-Doh Tools Assorted School pack 100/Set (CL354) • Staples $30.29 1 $30.29
Kaplan Early Learning Space Explorer Floor Puzzle - 24 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Kidtastic 3+ Ages Take Apart Toys Cat and Dog Set, 88 Pieces Stem Learning, Educational Building Set, Birthday Gift for Kids, Boys, and Girls, Outdoor and Indoor Fine Motor Skills • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Melissa & Doug - Dinosaur Dawn Floor Puzzle • Teachers' School Supply $18.71 1 $18.71
Counting Dinosaurs Toys Matching Games for Kids with Color Sorting Bowls Toddler Manipulatives Preschool Learning Activities Kindergarten Math Counter Montessori Fine Motor Skills Toys Age 3 4 5 Years • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore All Four Seasons Floor Puzzles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Busy Bugs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug - Floor Puzzle Dinosaurs • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug - Floor Puzzle Underwater • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Play-Doh Bulk Spring Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $13.15 1 $13.15

Materials cost

$454.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.66

Sales tax

 $41.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$543.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.95

Total project goal

$639.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $639.64

3 Donors

-$319.82

Donations toward project cost

-$271.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.97

Matching donations from our partners

-$319.81

Match offers toward project cost

-$271.84

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.97

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 $0.00

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