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Ms. Smith from Hialeah, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Young Minds Through Play and Learning!

Help me give my students materials needed for the school year . Your support is appreciated.

  • $243 goal

This project expired on October 28, 2025.

This project expired on October 28, 2025.

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

My HeadStart students are enthusiastic, creative, and full of potential. They come to school eager to explore the world around them, and I want to give them the best start possible.

In our classroom, learning happens through play, discovery, and hands-on experiences.

Many of my students come from low-income households and may not have access to quality educational materials at home. That’s why I’m requesting support for classroom essentials like engaging books, fine motor tools, building blocks, art supplies, dramatic play items, and a laptop computer to complete classroom assignments and resources needed for a great classroom activity.

These materials will spark imagination, build early literacy and math skills, and support social-emotional growth. Your donation will help create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can feel confident, curious, and ready to learn.

Thank you for helping my students start their educational journey with joy and success!

Ms. Smith John G DuPuis Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Hialeah, FL 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes for School Clear Plastic Pencil Case Large Plastic Crayon Box Bulk Stackable Classroom Stationery Organizer School Supplies(Red, Blue, Green) • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toy for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kid Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toy • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Purple Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$173.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.41

Total project goal

$242.76

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