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

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First Day of School Set Up

Help me give my students I’ve requested books aligned with our curriculum, STEM toys for social development, headphones for students in need, and small treasure box rewards will help create a fun, and engaging space for my students.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dimas's classroom raised $622

This project is fully funded

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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 am a second-year kindergarten teacher still working on setting up my classroom for the first day of school. Many of the items I’ve requested are essential tools I use for daily instruction. The books included in my request align directly with our curriculum, but I currently don’t have any of them available.

In our kindergarten program, we also use STEM toys to support social development and hands-on learning.

Right now, my classroom has only a small selection of these valuable resources. I’ve also included items like headphones for students who may not be able to bring their own, and small treasure box toys to motivate and reward positive behavior.

Any support you can give would mean the world to me and my students. Every donation big or small helps us build a joyful and effective learning environment. Thank you so much for considering a gift to our classroom!

Ms. Dimas Richard R. Oliphant Elementary 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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Headphones-Bulk 10-Pack, Student On Ear Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids-for Online Learning and Travel, HQ Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Black with Microphone) • Amazon Business $75.97 1 $75.97
LEGO Classic Creative Transparent Bricks Building Set 11013 for Girls and Boys, STEM Toy and Preschool Hands-On Learning Toy, Includes Wizard, Unicorn, Lion, Bird, and Turtle • Amazon Business $43.94 1 $43.94
56 Pack Mini Plush Animals Toys Bulk, Small Stuffed Ocean Animal Toy Set, Keychain Decoration for Claw Machine, Birthday Party Favor, Goodie Bag Fillers, Valentines Classroom Prize Box, School Reward • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
Teacher Created Resources Calendar Pocket Chart Plastic and Metal, Black, 36 x 25" 45 Pocket Chart (TCR20748) • Quill.com $25.82 1 $25.82
Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Ten-Frame Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $21.56 1 $21.56
edxeducation - 21359 Junior GeoStix - Mini Jar Set of 160 - Geometric Construction Sticks - Build 2D Shapes and Pictures - Math Manipulative for Kids - Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $21.45 1 $21.45
Jexine 24 Pcs Mini Zipper Mesh Bags Lipstick Cosmetic Accessories Organizer Nylon Makeup Zipper Pouch Small Cosmetic Bag for Purse Beauty Mesh Travel Pouch for Women(5 x 4 Inch,Bright Color) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
There's an Alien in Your Book (Who's In Your Book?) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Godery Place Value Charts & Counting Caddie Pocket Chart for Classroom (Hundreds, Tens, Ones) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
DMOlU 64PCS Magnetic Building Toy for Kids Stem Educational Toys for Toddlers Montessori Learning Magnetic Sticks and Balls,Gift for Christmas Birthday • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hachette book group Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! - Hardcover • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.19 1 $16.19
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Auchq All About Shapes Pocket Chart Shapes of The Week/Day Space-Saver Focus Classroom Wall Poster-Provides Student Shapes Practice with 65 Cards Great for VPK,Preschool,Prek,Kindergarten,Grade1 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
There's a Unicorn in Your Book (Who's In Your Book?) • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
There's a Witch in Your Book: An Interactive Book For Kids and Toddlers (Who's In Your Book?) • Amazon Business $14.87 1 $14.87
Super Z Outlet Mini Cute Plush Animals for Children, Shows, Playtime, Schools - (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
There's a Dragon in Your Book (Who's In Your Book?) • Amazon Business $11.10 1 $11.10
There's an Elf in Your Book: An Interactive Christmas Book for Kids and Toddlers (Who's In Your Book?) • Amazon Business $10.27 1 $10.27
The Day the Crayons Quit • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50

Materials cost

$449.26

Vendor shipping charges

$0.90

Sales tax

$41.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$528.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.18

Total project goal

$621.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$621.19

4 Donors

-$356.63

Donations toward project cost

-$338.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.44

Matching donations from our partners

-$223.31

Match offers toward project cost

-$189.81

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.24

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$0.00

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