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Ms. Ornelas from Gardena, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Engaging STEM Lessons

Help me give my students two TPT gift cards and STEM materials that will help me make our science lessons more engaging.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ornelas's classroom raised $449

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 requesting two TPT Gift Cards for my students. I currently teach kindergarten in a dual- language classroom.

I am planning to use the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards to purchase teacher-created STEM lessons that are aligned to our Bilingual: kindergarten skills and standards.

These gift cards will be of tremendous help because I will be able to print lessons, from amazing teachers.

That means, I will be saving precious time and I would have the right digital resources to teach my students STEM lessons in both English and Spanish.

I won't have to look for books and other resources outside the classroom.

Thank heaven for “Teachers Pay Teachers"; I won't feel the need to reinvent the wheel!

Having these resources will also enable me to print science materials as well as google slides that will keep my students engaged and motivated.

In addition to the TPT gift cards I have also requested a microscope, craft supplies, and a set of storage bins that will allow my kindergarten students to explore and learn STEM lessons through a hands-on approach. We hope you see the importance of our vision and you are able to help us out.

Ms. Ornelas 135th Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00
IRIS USA 6 Qt. Plastic Storage Bins Containers with Lids, 4 Pack, Sensory Bin, Craft Storage, Craft Organizers and Storage, Organizing Container for Home, Office and School Supplies, Stackable, Clear • Amazon Business $29.24 2 $58.48
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Microscope for Kids - Science Kit with an Easy-to-Use Kids Microscope, Up to 400x Zoom, Blank and Prepared Slides, Rock & Mineral Specimens, STEM Project Toy (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
ForPro Professional Collection Senior Tongue Depressors, Large Wax Applicators, Wood Craft Sticks, 6" Senior Sized, Non-Sterile, 500-Count • Amazon Business $12.80 1 $12.80
Cricut Joy Starter Tool Kit - To be used with Cricut Cutting Machines, 3-Piece Tool Set to Create Custom Cards, Vinyl Decals, Personalized Labels & Stylish Décor,White • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Cricut XL Scraper Tool • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$317.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$381.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.32

Total project goal

$448.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $448.79

9 Donors

-$306.44

Donations toward project cost

-$283.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.71

Matching donations from our partners

-$115.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$97.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.36

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 $0.00

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