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Ms. Contreras from San Leandro, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Express Yourself

Help me give my students journals, self-assessment mini flip charts, canvases, watercolor paints, and more, needed to promote self-expression and social emotional learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Contreras's classroom raised $441

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 Students

Our resource classroom consists of students who are determined to learn and strive for success. They are interested in "typical" teenage interests such as Cobra Kai, basketball, Instagram, Tik-Tok, and Takis. Oh, and we can't forget Korean dramas!

Our students represent different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

As a class, the students face challenges accessing the grade-level curriculum without sufficient supports and resources. These students require differentiated instruction and always put forth their best effort! Whether it's games like Kahoot or our Friday Community Circles, these students are present and deserve the opportunity to be successful.

My Project

For this project, I am asking for supplies to support students in discovering and exploring social emotional learning. These materials will allow students to begin to journal, write entries, color, and learn about social-emotional skills. With the journals, students will have the opportunity to pause and reflect before engaging in discussion. The art supplies, including canvases, watercolor paints, and more, will give the students an opportunity to express themselves or respond to discussion in an alternative format.

Students learn from interactive activities that are meaningful to them, so let's create social-emotional learning activities that are meaningful!

Lastly, the Green/Yellow/Red cards will introduce the students to self-advocacy. Students will be able to take inventory of their needs and express the need for help.

Ms. Contreras Bancroft Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

San Leandro, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

50 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
XYark 12 PCS Colorful Notebook Journals Bulk, Lined Paper, College Ruled, 60 Pages, 5.5"x8.3", A5 Size, Travel Journal Set for Travelers, Students and Office, Writing Diary Subject Notebooks Planner • Amazon Business $19.59 5 $97.95
Really Good Stuff The Power of Yet! Self-Assessment Mini Flip Chart, Set of 12 – Self-Assessment Cards for Students in Grades K-5, Promote a Growth Mindset with Motivational Messages • Amazon Business $28.89 2 $57.78
Painting Canvas Panels,12 Pack 8x10 Inch Super Value Pack,for Oil & Acrylic Paint • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
50 Blank Bulk Hello Postcards - Positive, Fun and Colorful Just a Note Cards Pack for Friends, Kids, Teacher, Students and More to Say Thinking Of You and I Miss You • Amazon Business $10.90 4 $43.60
36 Set Watercolor Paint Pack with Quality Wood Brushes 8 Colors Washable Water Colors Perfect for Kids Adults Parties Students Classroom Bulk by Color Swell • Amazon Business $38.50 1 $38.50
Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness , Focus and Calm • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Balls for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard Outdoor Game • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$311.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.07

Total project goal

$440.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$440.49

4 Donors

-$211.82

Donations toward project cost

-$194.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.45

match offer

-$211.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$180.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.85

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$0.00

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