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Ms. Aldrete from San Antonio, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Skills and Celebrating Lunar New Year With Tools

Help me give my students a toolset to help with encouraging student growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Aldrete's classroom raised $160

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

My students are curious, creative, and eager to learn through hands-on experiences. They thrive when engaging in activities that develop real-world skills and promote teamwork. These opportunities allow them to connect learning with practical applications, fostering confidence and critical thinking.

To celebrate the Lunar New Year and enhance instruction, I am requesting a toolset to bring hands-on learning into our classroom.

The toolset will include screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, wrenches, and other essential tools. These tools will be used for STEM-related projects and practical lessons that emphasize problem-solving, collaboration, and craftsmanship.

The Lunar New Year represents renewal, growth, and preparation for the year ahead. By incorporating tools into our activities, students will engage in meaningful projects such as repairing classroom items, constructing simple models, and exploring engineering concepts. These activities will connect them to the values of care and responsibility central to Lunar New Year traditions.

This toolset will empower students with valuable life skills while celebrating the themes of the Lunar New Year. It will encourage them to think critically, work collaboratively, and take pride in their accomplishments. Beyond the holiday, these tools will continue to enhance instruction throughout the year.

Ms. Aldrete Loma Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DNA MOTORING 39-Piece Household Tool Set General Repair Small Hand Tool Kit Storage Case for Home Garage Office College Dormitory Use, Pink, TOOLS-00009 • Amazon Business $17.56 4 $70.24
DNA MOTORING 39-Piece Household Tool Set General Repair Small Hand Tool Kit Storage Case for Home Garage Office College Dormitory Use, Blue, TOOLS-00008 • Amazon Business $17.03 2 $34.06

Materials cost

$104.30

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.98

Total project goal

$159.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$159.84

1 Donor

-$79.92

Donations toward project cost

-$67.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.99

match offer

-$79.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.99

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$0.00

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