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Mrs. Castillo from Concord, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Graders Gaining STEAM!

Help me give my students a variety of materials including Magna Tiles in order to better access science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Castillo's classroom raised $995

This project is fully funded

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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

Every day my students come to school with a huge smile and a great big hug for me. In spite of all the challenges they confront on a daily basis, they are always ready to learn. The school is located in a low-income neighborhood where 90% of the students receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch.

In addition to English and Spanish, 24 other languages are spoken at this school.

These children are growing in a multicultural world! STEAM materials make learning accessible to all regardless of their language, background or academic level.

Another challenge for the kids is that many of their parents work two to three jobs and few have a high school education. They are hard-pressed to help their kids past 2nd or 3rd grade. Yet, what they most want is for their children is to succeed!

My Project

This year I am fortunate enough to be working with first graders. Last year kindergarteners were my charge and a few years ago I was in third grade. With each move comes the need for different grade-level materials. I am hoping to strengthen each component of STEAM by asking for materials that will help me achieve this goal.

In my class you only fail when you don't try.

All my current and previous students know that, "The important thing is that you try." With this in mind, I am requesting things such as Magna Tiles and the Create-A-Path Magnetic Center which allows for exploration, learning, and risk-taking. When the students use the Magnetic Center they will be creating mazes, analyzing their creations and comparing their creations with others. Thus, they will be using their problem solving skills both individually and while collaborating with their classmates. What a great way to incorporate technology, math, and speaking and listening!

I am also attempting to create a better organized class by using color-cooordinated pocket charts which will help with the flow during independent learning centers.

With these new materials, the students will be willing to challenge themselves beyond their comfort zone and their academic achievement will increase across all subjects.

Mrs. Castillo Meadow Homes Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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
DG547 - Magna-Tiles® - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.99 1 $129.99
RA191 - Beginner’s Balance Beams • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
LA583 - Stand-Up Magnetic Write & Wipe Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
LC511BU - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 4 $59.96
AA391 - Number Line Math Activity Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
PP777 - Create-A-Path Magnetic Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LK297BU - Heavy-Duty Pocket Chart - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 2 $45.98
LK297GR - Heavy-Duty Pocket Chart - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 2 $45.98
FF681 - Self-Adhesive Nameplate Sleeves - Medium • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.39 3 $43.17
PP670 - Foam Sensory Paint - 5-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
LK297RD - Heavy-Duty Pocket Chart - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
JJ388 - Write & Wipe Student Number Lines - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 3 $21.57
TH4530 - Pattern Blocks Design Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
CA269 - Paint & Collage Trays - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$736.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.12

Total project goal

$994.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $994.15

1 Donor

-$994.15

Donations toward project cost

-$845.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.12

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