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Ms. Contreras from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity en Español

Help me give my students the supplies needed for creative projects in language learning. I am looking for coloring supplies, pencils and erasers and white boards to make Spanish language learning engaging, proactive and productive. Si se puede!

  • $296 goal

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

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 dynamic individuals who love to be engaged in their learning of Spanish. By helping with the writing and coloring supplies, students can create art projects where they can share their connections within the Spanish classroom by sharing about their cultural identity, traditions, foods, etc. Students can learn from one another and gain a respect for the diverse Spanish Speaking countries. By assisting with white boards, students can practice dictations, vocabulary, verb tenses and make language learning proactive and productive for all! All hands will be on deck!

Ms. Contreras Acero Charter School - Jovita Idar Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Chicago, IL 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

Never Before Funded 575 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scribbledo 10 Pack Double Sided Whiteboards Lined Dry Erase Board for Kids Ruled Writing Board Handwriting Practice for Kids Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Lines 9x12 Student 10 Dry Erase Markers • Amazon Business $24.39 3 $73.17
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Pink Pearl Eraser - Large, Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $6.84 4 $27.36
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
cloudriver Highlighters Bulk Pack of 72, Assorted Color, Chisel Point, Quick Drying Ink, Highlighters Suitable For Classroom, Office And Shop • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69

Materials cost

$208.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.39

Total project goal

$295.93

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