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Mrs. Alvarez from Richmond, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Expanding Tk Students' Understanding

Help me give my students the opportunity to grow with all the amazing books that they will have access to.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Alvarez's classroom raised $605

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

Teaching TK in a dual immersion school has taught me that visuals are needed in order for students to grow. I need to make sure that I have the materials in order to provide my students with what they need. Most of my students have never been to school before and don't know how to hold a pencil, nonetheless write their names. The products I chose will help me enhance their learning and understanding.

Nurturing their curiosity through different activities is pivotal for that age group.

TK is an age when children begin to be independent and begin to explore. As a new teacher, I don't have many books. Reading books that my students are familiar with will help them be engaged and at the same time provide a sense of familiarity in school. Books bring out curiosity in children and also help them begin to understand concepts of print. I also added book bins to the cart so I can place them on the tables. They can familiarize themselves with books and though they don't know how to read, they learn how to treat books and how they should take care of the things in the classroom.

Mrs. Alvarez Washington Elementary School 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.

Richmond, CA View local requests

More than half 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $26.37 3 $79.11
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
Scotch Pro Thermal Laminator 9 Width White (TL906) • Staples $52.28 1 $52.28
8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791) • Staples $46.39 1 $46.39
Kaplan Early Learning Pete the Cat Doll and 4 Paperback Book Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box Building Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Creative Toy for Back to School, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 4 and Up, 10698 • Amazon Business $33.12 1 $33.12
Pigeon Series 7 Book Set : Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus / Stay up Late. Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog ....and 4 More Titles • Amazon Business $30.40 1 $30.40
STOREX Plastic Large Book Bin 7 x 14.5 x 5.25 Black Pack of 6 (STX70109E06C-6) • Staples $29.34 1 $29.34
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Leeche Premium Pop Party Favors Toys for kids,107PCS Prize Box Toys for All Ages kids,Birthday Party, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest, Goody Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
SUNEE Folders with Pockets 3 Hole Punched(50 Pack, Black), 2 Pocket Folders Fit Letter Size Paper, Paper File Folder for School Office Home Business • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89

Materials cost

$436.92

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$39.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$513.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.61

Total project goal

$604.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$604.06

1 Donor

-$604.06

Donations toward project cost

-$513.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.61

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$0.00

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