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Ms. Martinez from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fabulous Firsties!

Help me give my students headphones and flexible seating options to allow them focus on their individual learning and enhancing their ability to absorb information.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martinez's classroom raised $1,155

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

I love my first-grade students because they bring so much joy and curiosity to the classroom. Their enthusiasm for learning is contagious, and I cherish every moment spent with them. The resources I've listed such as headphones, anchor charts and playdough will greatly enhance their learning experience.

Headphones will allow each student to focus without distractions, while anchor charts provide visual aids that reinforce key concepts.

The kinesthetic learning with the playdough engages them in hands-on activities that cater to their energetic nature, making learning fun and effective. Together, these resources create a supportive and dynamic learning environment where my students can thrive.

Ms. Martinez North Shore 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.

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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Teacher Anchor Chart • Amazon Business $45.37 2 $90.74
OSSZIT Kids Headphones Bulk 50 Pack for Classroom,Class Set of Headphones for School Students Children Toddler Boys Girls Teen and Adult (Black Color 50Pack) • Amazon Business $75.95 1 $75.95
Staples Washable Glue Sticks 0.28 oz. Clear 36/Pack (ST44777) • Staples $11.74 6 $70.44
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Amazon Basics Hand Sanitizer, Original Scent, Contains 62% Ethyl Alcohol, 67.60 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) (Previously Solimo • Amazon Business $11.04 5 $55.20
Chapou 24 Pcs Chair Pockets for Classroom Chairback Pocket Chart 14 x 18 Inch Desk Organizer Pocket Chair Bag for Seat School Classroom, 12 Bright Color(Bright Color) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Lakeshore Neon Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Clipboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Hardboard Office Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $33.88 1 $33.88
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $30.68 1 $30.68
Lakeshore Write & Wipe Alphabet Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Red Lanyards 100 Pcs Lanyard for Id Badges Flat Lanyard with Badge Clip with J-Hook • Amazon Business $29.53 1 $29.53
KTRIO 600 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protector for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Sheets Document Sleeve Letter Size, Office & Home • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (38506) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27
Sooez 32 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Attractivia 1st Grade Sight Words Magnetic Flash Cards(First Grade) - 41 Sturdy Large Dolch Cards for Literacy of Beginning Readers, Homeschool, Teachers and ESL • Amazon Business $20.10 1 $20.10
HTVRONT Blue Painters Tape - 1 Inch x 60 Yards x 3 Rolls Masking Tape, Multi-Surface Painters Tape, Paint Tape for Wall, Painting, Craft, Art Supplies, Clean Release Painter's Blue Tape • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
A Charlie Brown Christmas (Peanuts) • Amazon Business $7.94 1 $7.94
Eureka? Composition Label Sticker, Peanuts, 56/Pack • Quill.com $7.82 1 $7.82
Epakh 100 Pcs Crayon Box Name Tags Colorful Self Adhesive Name Tags Labels Name Tags Sticker Decorative Sticker Labels for Themed Party Family School Office Conferences Classroom Home (Crayon Case) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Frog! • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Birthday Cake • Amazon Business $6.77 1 $6.77
BIC Wite-Out Correction Tape White 4/Pack (50589) • Staples $6.69 1 $6.69
Eureka Peanuts Snoopy ''Reading is an Adventure'' Classroom Decoration Banner, 45'' x 12'' • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
1400 PCS Colored Dot Stickers Round Color Coding Labels Polka Circle Dot Label Sticker for Office,Classroom,Papers Etc • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Nezyo 144 Pieces Boho Name Tag Stickers for Students Rainbow Adhesive Name Stickers Tag Desk Labels in 6 Designs for Classroom School Office, 3.5 x 2.5 Inches(Classic Style) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose! • Amazon Business $5.62 1 $5.62
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear (142) • Quill.com $5.60 1 $5.60
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost! (Board Book) (There Was an Old Lady [Colandro]) • Amazon Business $5.31 1 $5.31
There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! (A Board Book) (There Was an Old Lad) • Amazon Business $5.26 1 $5.26
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves! • Amazon Business $5.20 1 $5.20
There Was an Old Lady - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
There Was an Old Lady - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
There Was an Old Lady - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
6 Sets Hall Passes for Classrooms, Unbreakable Hall Lanyards School Passes for Hall Bathroom Nurse Library Boy Girl and Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $5.09 1 $5.09
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell! • Amazon Business $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$930.47

Vendor shipping charges

$6.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$981.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$173.15

Total project goal

$1,154.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,154.33

3 Donors

-$602.16

Donations toward project cost

-$511.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.32

Matching donations from our partners

-$552.16

Match offers toward project cost

-$469.34

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.82

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$0.00

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