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Mrs. Pinero Saez from Gaithersburg MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Desk Pets a Classroom Journey to Learn

Help me give my students a desk classroom pet to keep them engaged and excited about coming to class and learning.

  • 1 donor
  • $404 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 continually inspired by the enthusiasm and curiosity of my students, who approach learning with unwavering determination and eagerness. Each resource I'm requesting, particularly the desk classroom pet, serves to enhance their educational experience in unique ways. The presence of a classroom pet will provide my students with a tangible connection to the natural world, fostering a sense of responsibility, empathy, and curiosity. It will serve as a focal point for hands-on learning opportunities, sparking discussions about animal care, biology, and the environment.

My primary goal for this project is to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment where my students feel motivated and excited to come to class each day.

By incorporating a desk pet into our classroom routine, I aim to cultivate a sense of joy and wonder in my students, inspiring them to actively participate in their education and develop a lifelong love of learning.

What makes my students truly special is their resilience and their unique perspectives. Despite facing various challenges, they approach each day with enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge. They bring diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences to our classroom community, enriching our learning environment and inspiring me as an educator every day.

Mrs. Pinero Saez
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAKE YOUR OWN BUNDLE: 20+ Critters (Class Size) • Carolyn’s Creative Class $4.00 60 $240.00

Materials cost

$240.00

Vendor shipping charges

$55.00

Sales tax

$14.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$343.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.53

Total project goal

$403.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$403.53

1 Donor

-$403.53

Donations toward project cost

-$343.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.53

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$0.00

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