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Ms. Marinaro from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Learning and Celebrating Special Days

Help me give my students the resources they need to celebrate special days, engage in meaningful learning, and develop essential skills through fun, hands-on math centers and enriching classroom activities

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Marinaro's classroom raised $155

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a dedicated educator, I strive to make each day in the classroom meaningful, engaging, and fun for my students. To make this happen, I need a variety of resources that will help me celebrate special occasions like Earth Day, Memorial Day, and our graduation ceremony, while also supporting our math curriculum. A Teacher's Pay Teachers gift card will allow me to purchase the high-quality, curriculum-aligned materials needed for both these celebrations and everyday learning.

These items will make a significant difference in the classroom by enriching students' learning experiences and fostering a more organized and engaging environment.

The resources for Earth Day, Memorial Day, and graduation will help students connect with important events and milestones in a meaningful way. By celebrating these days through creative activities and lessons, students will gain a deeper understanding of their significance and be inspired to express themselves through art, writing, and discussion. Additionally, the curriculum-aligned math centers will offer hands-on, interactive learning opportunities that reinforce key concepts, such as problem-solving and critical thinking, in a fun and engaging way. These centers will allow students to practice at their own pace, building confidence and mastery. Finally, the materials for organization will help create a more efficient and structured classroom, saving time and ensuring that students have easy access to what they need, so we can focus more on learning. Overall, these resources will transform the way students engage with the curriculum and make their educational experience more meaningful and impactful.

Ms. Marinaro PS 81 Robert J Christen Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bronx, NY 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00

Materials cost

$100.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$131.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.21

Total project goal

$154.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$154.71

1 Donor

-$154.71

Donations toward project cost

-$131.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.21

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$0.00

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