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Mrs. Ramírez from El Cajon CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Community Adventures: Exploring & Engaging!

Help me give my students books, toys, dramatic play items, and games to bring social studies alive! We'll explore our community's diversity and roles, fostering understanding and empathy in our young learners.

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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 vibrant bilingual kindergarten and first-grade classroom, I'm thrilled to embark on a journey of "Community Adventures: Exploring & Engaging!" Through immersive social studies experiences, we'll delve into the diverse fabric of our community. With carefully selected books, toys, dramatic play items, and games, my goal is to ignite curiosity and empathy in my students as they learn about various cultures, professions, and roles within our society.

What sets my students apart is their boundless enthusiasm for learning and their incredible diversity.

Each child brings a unique perspective, language, and background to our classroom, enriching our collective experience. My aim with this project is to harness their natural curiosity and create hands-on opportunities for them to explore and understand the world around them. By immersing them in interactive learning experiences, I hope to instill a sense of pride in their own cultural identity while fostering respect and appreciation for others'. Together, we'll build a classroom community where every voice is heard and celebrated.

Mrs. Ramírez
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Capstone Press Our Community Helpers Paperback Books - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
Lakeshore Community Block Play People • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
20 PCS Kids Community Helper Dress Up Vest Career Costumes Role Play Career Cosplay Clothes Pretend and Play Costume for Kids Dress up Doctor Police Fireman Car Racer Cowboy Farmers Worker Pirate • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Playmags Large Magnetic Figures Community Set of 15 Pieces – 3” Play People Perfect for Magnetic Toys Building Blocks - STEM Learning Toys for Kids – Magnet Tiles Expansion Accessories Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
TREND Enterprises, Inc. Trend Enterprises Community Helpers Puzzle Set - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $19.57 1 $19.57
Carson Dellosa - Listening Lotto Community Helpers • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Fun To Know Puzzles Community Helpers • Teachers' School Supply $13.99 1 $13.99
Let's Meet a Dentist (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Let's Meet a Veterinarian (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Let's Meet a Police Officer (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Let's Meet a Construction Worker (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $8.73 1 $8.73
Let's Meet a Librarian (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $8.73 1 $8.73
Let's Meet a Teacher (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $8.73 1 $8.73
Let's Meet a Firefighter (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Let's Meet a Doctor (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Community Helpers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
¡Mi comunidad! • My Community! (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$295.97

Vendor shipping charges

$7.87

Sales tax

$27.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$365.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.48

Total project goal

$429.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$429.84

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$429.84

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