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Ms. Lopez from New Caney TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds: Fueling Future Success Through Education

Help me give my students new experience of learning through SEL, and basic 1st grade necessities.

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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 a Dual Language classroom, the environment plays a pivotal role in shaping students' learning experiences and outcomes. Flexible seating options offer students the freedom to choose where they work best, promoting collaboration, focus, and engagement crucial for language acquisition. Access to a diverse range of classroom supplies, including bilingual books and literacy materials, facilitates hands-on learning experiences and ensures equitable access to resources for all students. Furthermore, social-emotional support is essential for fostering a sense of belonging and emotional well-being in a Dual Language setting. By prioritizing social-emotional learning activities and creating a supportive classroom culture, educators empower students to develop crucial skills such as self-awareness, resilience, and empathy, which are integral to success in a bilingual environment. Overall, investing in flexible seating, classroom supplies, and social-emotional support creates an environment where students feel valued, motivated, and empowered to thrive academically and emotionally in their Dual Language journey.

Ms. Lopez
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
4 FIDGET Toy Friends - 11.8" Plush Axolotl Stuffed Animals (assorted colors; desk pets & social emotional learning focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $56.00 1 $56.00
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Black) • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Bchway Stuffed Animal Storage Bag, Plush Toys Holder Organizer, 53" Extra Large Lounger for Kids Adults Boys and Girls with Sturdy Handle and Zipper Premium Velvet Super Soft -Stars Style • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
X-ACTO Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, Electric Sharpener with SafeStart Automatic Motor, Great for Home or Schools • Amazon Business $45.03 1 $45.03
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Box Set (fidget toy set - social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.76 1 $35.76
Scissors Bulk 30-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $28.88 1 $28.88
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Fast Sharpen in 3s, Large Hole Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Jumbo Pencils-Purple • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
A Kids Book About Empathy - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; desk pets & social emotional learning focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Cheez-It Classic Cheese Snack Mix 0.75 oz. 12 Bags/Pack (KEE11719) • Staples $10.50 1 $10.50
Spanish Scavenger Hunt for Kids | Spanish Board Games for Kids | Reviewing Sight Words Card Game for Class | Juegos en Español para Niños • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Curious George and the Firefighters/Jorge el curioso y los bomberos: Bilingual English-Spanish • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$548.91

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$592.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.50

Total project goal

$696.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$696.64

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$696.64

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