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Mrs. Almeida from Minden, NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds: Igniting Learning through a Creative Classroom

Help me give my students the supplies they need to be successful and a classroom that is more organized and functional to maximize space for their learning and easier access to materials.

  • $993 goal

This project expired on July 2, 2024.

This project expired on July 2, 2024.

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

As a first-grade teacher, I am inspired by the enthusiasm and curiosity of my students. What I love most about them is their innate desire to learn and explore the world around them. They possess a natural curiosity that fuels their eagerness to absorb new information.

However, despite their passion for learning, my students face challenges in accessing the resources they need to thrive academically.

Our classroom needs essential items that would greatly enhance their learning experience and create a more functional environment conducive to their development.

One of the specific items I am requesting is a set of reading materials tailored to their individual interests and reading levels. By providing a wide selection of books, I aim to foster a love of reading and literacy skills. Access to these resources will enable them to explore new worlds, expand their vocabulary, and develop critical thinking skills.

Additionally, I seek organizational tools such as storage bins and shelving units, to optimize space and create a more organized learning environment. With limited space available, it is crucial to maximize every inch of our classroom to facilitate movement and collaboration among students. With efficient storage solutions, I can ensure easy access to materials for my students.

My ultimate goal for this project is to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student feels supported and empowered to reach their full potential. By providing them with the necessary resources and a well-organized classroom, I aim to cultivate a love of learning that will extend far beyond the walls of our classroom.

What truly makes my students special is their resilience, creativity, and unwavering determination to succeed. With the support of generous donors, I am confident that my students will continue to thrive and achieve great things in the classroom and beyond.

Mrs. Almeida Minden Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Minden, NV View local requests

More than a third of 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

27 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsill Earth's Choice, 1-Inch Durable D-Ring View Binder 4 Pack, USDA Certified Biobased, Eco-Friendly, Boho Assortment • Amazon Business $16.30 7 $114.10
OSCHF 3-Tier Wooden Open Bookcase - Modern Display Bookshelf with Top Edge and Solid Wood Frame for Home and Office, Storage Cabinet, Warm White • Amazon Business $89.90 1 $89.90
Yaheetech File Cabinet Vertical File Cabinets Mobile Letter Size File Storage Organizer Small Filing Cabinet Printer Stand for Home and Office White • Amazon Business $86.17 1 $86.17
Hoolerry 8 Pieces Colorful Storage Bins with Lid and Handle, Plastic Stackable Baskets Desktop Cube Box Storage Bins Cubby Bins Containers for Shelf Cabinet Bedroom Office(14.2 x 10.2 x 9.5 Inch) • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
Plastic Clipboards, PANDRI 36 Pack Clear Colored Clipboards, Low Profile Clip Board 12.5 x 9 Inch Standard Letter Size, Office Supplies Classroom Teacher • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.52 2 $33.04
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk Wired 5-Pack for K-12th Grade, School & Classroom, with Microphone, 85dB Volume Limit, Shareable, Foldable, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer - Light Color • Amazon Business $32.39 1 $32.39
Educational Insights Phonics Dominoes – Blends & Digraphs - Classroom Manipulatives, Set of 84 Dominoes in 6 Colors, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Nonfiction Phonics Readers Set 2: Long Vowels, Digraphs & More (Single-Copy Set): 25 Motivating Decodable Books That Reinforce Key Reading Skills • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Tanlade 32 Pcs Multicolor Spot Markers 7 Inch Carpet Floor Spots Markers Floor Dots for Classroom Flexible Carpet Dots for Classroom Decoration Elementary Preschool (Round with Number,Pastel Color) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels E & F (Parent Pack): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $18.07 1 $18.07
Favide 24 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Square, 8 Color) • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
Nonfiction Phonics Readers Set 3: R-Control, Variant Vowels & More (Single-Copy Set): 25 Motivating Decodable Books That Reinforce Key Reading Skills (Nonfiction Phonics Readers, 3) • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Nonfiction Phonics Readers SET 1: Short Vowels, Blends & More (Single-Copy Set): 25 Motivating Decodable Books That Reinforce Key Reading Skills • Amazon Business $17.64 1 $17.64
500 Pcs Index Cards with Holes Punched Lined Flash Cards with Rings Metal Rings for Index Cards Ruled Single Hole Note Cards with Rings for Adults Kids Home Classroom Office (Blank White, 3 x 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level D: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $12.93 1 $12.93
MoonstonePRO 3x5 inches Index Card Holder - Index Card Box - Notecard Box - Flash Card Holder - Index Card Organizer, Note Cards, Flashcards, Recipes and Addresses, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level C: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Oxford Index Card Guides with Blank Tabs, 3 x 5 Inches, 1/5 Cut Tabs, Manila, 100 per Box (40352) • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Aizweb Student Place Value Flip Chart - Math Manipulatives K-3 for Elementary Classroom - Double-Sided with Whole Numbers and Base Ten Blocks • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Badge Holder with Lanyard, 24-Pack Clear Vertical ID Card Badge Holder, Durable Badge Holders with Colorful Cruise Lanyards (Inner Size: 2.6’’×3.7’’, 12 Colors) • Amazon Business $9.75 1 $9.75
26 Packs Number Line Dry Erase Boards Cards, Double Sided Writable and Erasable Board-0-10 on One Side & 0-20 on Other Side Math White Board for Kids, Students, Classroom and Home (12” x 4”) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
12 Pieces Colored Overlays Dyslexia Reading Strips, Dyslexia Tools for Kids, Dyslexia Reading Strips for Dyslexia Irlens, ADHD and Visual Stress (A5) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (6 Pieces) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$801.73

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$843.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.90

Total project goal

$992.66

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