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Ms. Houston from Sacramento, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Houston's classroom raised $410

Classroom Store

Help me give my students classroom supplies, classroom rewards and fun recess activities!

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Ms. Houston Oak Ridge Elementary School
Sacramento, CA Grades 3-5

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 Students

Our school serves students, and families, from a low income and high poverty area. This means that my students are often dealing with several challenges within the classroom and, often, at home. To build a stronger community our school uses project-based learning, and social emotional learning. Through these methods my students are learning how to build essential character traits while using their critical thinking skills.

One of the best sounds in the world is hearing a student exclaim, “Look!

I did it! I did it all by myself!” What makes it even better is when it comes from a student who has struggled through a concept for weeks on end. In my classroom this is an all too familiar reality.

Teaching 3rd grade means high energy, plenty of growth, and a lot of love. In this grade students make a significant amount of growth, both intellectually, and emotionally. Many students will start the year struggling to read at grade level due to decreased learning time during COVID, but will leave devouring books and adding up a storm. It is amazing to watch them make this progress, and grow into amazing community members.

My Project

Teachers are constantly trying to find ways of motivating students. Today I have filled my cart with various rewards to stock my student store with. Throughout each month my students earn tickets for various tasks and when they exhibit fantastic social emotional skills. They then can use these tickets to buy various fun and academic items from my store, which has them practice their multiplication skills!

I'm also looking for more creative activities for students to do during recess!

Due to COVID students at our school have specific recess zones they stay in each week and some of these zones are more exciting than others. I'm trying to spice up their recess time with alternative activities, which can be done with your help!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Houston Oak Ridge 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.

Sacramento, 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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BINGLALA 10 Pcs Simple Fidget Toy Pop Fidget Toy Mini Stress Relief Hand Toys Keychain Toy Push Pop Bubble Wrap Pop Anxiety Stress Reliever Office Desk Toy for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $14.95 3 $44.85
24 Pieces Cute Mechanical Pencils 0.5mm with Animal Erasers and Pencil Refills, Kawaii Mechanical Pencils with Fun Toppers Colorful Mechanical Pencils for Teen Girls Kids Students School Office • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Juggernaut Storage 24 Quart 3 Pack Black Heavy Duty Rectangular Stackable Dairy Milk Crates, 11" Height, 19" Width • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Moosia 120 Pack Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk Pencil Erasers Toy 3D Mini Erasers Puzzle Erasers Food Take Apart Erasers Treasure Box Game Prize Desk Pet Party Favors for Kid Gift Classroom Reward Prize • Amazon Business $21.24 1 $21.24
ELCOHO 8 Set 7.3 Inch Toss and Catch Paddle Sticky Target Rackets Throw Catch Ball Set with 8 Paddles and 8 Balls for Outdoor Sports Beach Games, Blue • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 inches, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Miami Collection, Neon Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable(654-24SSMIA-CP) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) (34cm Avocado) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) (34cm Purple) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Play-Doh Handout 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Non-Toxic Modeling Compound for Kid Party Favors, Trick or Treat, Classroom Prizes, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
AFMAT Pencil Sharpeners, Electric Pencil Sharpener for Kids, teachers and artists, Handheld Pencil Sharpener for Colored/No 2 Pencils φ6-10mm, 3 Sharpness Settings, AA Batteries Operated, Black • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
56 Colorful Push Pin Magnets | 7 Assorted Color Strong Magnetic Push Pins | Perfect to use as Refrigerator Magnets, Whiteboard Magnets, Map Magnets, Calendar Magnets, Office Magnets and School Magnet • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
4-Piece Multi-Function Electronic Timer, Kitchen Timer, Learning Management Timer, Suitable for Kitchen, Study, Work, Exercise Training, Outdoor Activities(not Including Battery). • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Stickers for Water Bottles, 300 Pcs/Pack Cute Vinyl Waterproof Vsco Laptop Skateboard Stickers Aesthetic Computer Hydroflask Phone Stickers for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
ACCO Binder Clips, Medium, Black, 12 per Box, 2 Boxes (72062) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$287.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.41

Total project goal

$409.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $409.42

1 Donor

-$204.70

Donations toward project cost

-$174.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.70

match offer

-$204.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$174.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.71

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