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Mrs. Beckford from Brownsville, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Learners

Help me give my students the tools they need to understand, communicate, and engage more fully with the world around them by creating visual learning resources for students who rely on them to succeed.

  • 2 donors
  • $239 still needed

expires Sep 08

  • 2 donors
  • $239 still needed
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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 in the Life Skills program face unique challenges that require tailored support to thrive. Many of my students benefit greatly from individualized schedules, visual aids, and icons that help them navigate their daily routines, develop independent life skills, and communicate their needs effectively.

With your generous donation, I will be able to create personalized daily schedules for each student, incorporating icons to guide them through tasks such as washing hands, brushing teeth, or using the restroom with the use of the laminating paper, file folders, alien tape, and Velcro dots.

These visual supports will provide clarity and structure, helping students develop essential self-care routines and build confidence in their ability to complete everyday tasks.

Additionally, the anchor chart paper and scented markers you help provide will allow me to create engaging, hands-on anchor charts that visually reinforce important concepts such as the letter of the week, water and life cycles, and other lessons throughout the school year. These materials will transform my classroom into an interactive, supportive environment where every student can feel empowered to learn and succeed.

Mrs. Beckford Benavides 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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Brownsville, TX 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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $25.99 2 $51.98
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 2 $23.48
AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10" Full Size, Clear, 85 Sticks • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Alientape Nano Double Sided Tape, 7-ft Multipurpose Removable Adhesive Transparent, Grip Mounting, Washable Strong Sticky Heavy Duty for Carpet Photo Frame Poster Décor As Seen On TV (1 Roll) • Amazon Business $11.11 2 $22.22
Pacon PAC3386-A1 1" Ruled Easel Pad (50 Sheets), 27" x 34", white • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Mini Glue Gun Sticks, GoGonova 200 Pcs Clear Mini Glue Sticks, 0.27" Diameter and 4" Long Hot Melt Glue Sticks - Compatible with Most Mini Glue Guns • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Amazon Basics AMZ401 File Folders - Letter Size (100 Pack) – Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $15.31 1 $15.31
Pacon® PACMMK07430 Chart Tablet, Picture Story, 24" x 32", White, 25 Sheets • Amazon Business $14.61 1 $14.61
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip Marker, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22

Materials cost

$197.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$230.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.72

Total project goal

$271.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $271.48

1 Donor

-$15.00

Donations toward project cost

-$15.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $238.84

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