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Ms. M. Montez (SDC Room 6) from Cathedral City, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Learning Tools for Engaged Minds

Help me give my students the tools they need to build their academic skills through organized, engaging, and hands-on learning activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. M. Montez (SDC Room 6)'s classroom raised $1,135

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

"My 3rd-5th grade special day class is full of amazing students who thrive with hands-on, engaging activities that support their learning needs. To enhance their experience, I’m requesting a variety of tools and resources to make lessons more interactive, accessible, and fun.

With colorful linking cubes, magnetic bingo chips, and fraction bars, my students will build foundational math skills through hands-on exploration.

Phonemic awareness activities will strengthen reading fluency and pronunciation, while individualized IEP goal binders and task boxes will help track progress and keep students motivated. Laminating supplies, Velcro dots, and vibrant cardstock will allow us to create durable, reusable materials tailored to each student’s unique needs.

These resources will help me create an organized and stimulating environment where students can explore, build confidence, and reach their goals. Thank you for helping me provide the tools my students need to succeed!"

Ms. M. Montez (SDC Room 6) Landau Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Cathedral City, CA View local requests

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

14 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Torlam 131 PCS Magnetic Base Ten Blocks - Place Value Blocks -Math Manipulatives K-3 for Elementary Classroom, Math Counters, Counting Cubes for Kids, Base 10 for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
5 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $75.00 1 $75.00
SUNEE 3 Ring Binder 1 Inch 4 Pack, Clear View Binder Three Ring PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School Binder or Office Binder Supplies, Assorted Pastel Binder • Amazon Business $18.59 4 $74.36
2 Pack Dry Erase Number Line Board 4”x12” Inch Lapboard Double Sided White Board Featuring 0-10 Number Line On One Side 0-20 On The Other for Students Desk • Amazon Business $13.39 4 $53.56
Crayola© Classic Color Fine Tip Markers - Set of 10 • Nasco $3.44 15 $51.60
Carson-Dellosa Fraction Bars Curriculum Cut-Outs, 36/Pack (120492) • Quill.com $8.87 4 $35.48
Edx Education Childcraft Linking Manipulative Cubes, 3/4 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 100 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $8.02 4 $32.08
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
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $28.67 1 $28.67
Crayola Colors of the World Washable Fine Line Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $7.00 4 $28.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
SUNMAIO 4x6in photo storage box, photo cases and craft keeper with handle 16 inner cases,greeting cards organizer kit for Holiday Birthday Cards Photos, Crafts, Scrapbooking(Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
hand2mind Sort That Sound! Activity Set​, Phonemic Awareness, ESL Teaching Materials, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten, Speech Therapy Tools, Phonics Flash Cards • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
hand2mind Transparent Magnetic Chips Kit with 3 Magnetic Wands, Math Counters for Kids, Magnetic Counters, Counting Manipulatives, Math Manipulatives, Game Tokens, Counters for Kids Math (150 Chips) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Amazon Basics Non-Glare Sheet Protector for Documents, with Pre-Punched Holes, 500 Count, 8.5 x 11 Inch, Clear • Amazon Business $19.53 1 $19.53
Eamay Standard Size Pocket Charts, Classroom Clear Pocket Chart Hanging Scheduling 10 Pockets for Home School Class, Ideal for Sight Words, Sentence Strips, Reading (43" x 28") (Colorful) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
6 Pack Multi-Function Electronic Timer - Magnetic Digital Timers Big LCD Display The Loud/Silent Switch Countdown Timer Extensively Use in Break Time, Cooking,Gym, Meeting, Classroom • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Self Adhesive Dots, 1000Pcs(500 Pair) 0.59 Inch Diameter Strong Self Adhesive Dots for Classroom Nylon Sticky Back Hook Loop Strips, Small Circle Dots Stickers Tapes, White • Amazon Business $7.98 2 $15.96
Scholastic Counting Caddie and Place Value Pocket Chart • Amazon Business $15.04 1 $15.04
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $11.25 1 $11.25
MR CHIPS Magnetic Bingo Chips with Metal Edge 3/4 Inch – 300 Upgraded Pieces Green Transparent Bingo Chips - Available in 7 Colors in A Reusable Storage Bag • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
MR CHIPS Magnetic Bingo Chips with Metal Edge 3/4 Inch – 300 Upgraded Pieces Orange Transparent Bingo Chips - Available in 7 Colors in A Reusable Storage Bag • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
MR CHIPS Magnetic Bingo Chips with Metal Edge 3/4 Inch – 300 Upgraded Pieces Purple Transparent Bingo Chips - Available in 7 Colors in A Reusable Storage Bag • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
MR CHIPS Magnetic Bingo Chips with Metal Edge 3/4 Inch – 300 Upgraded Pieces Red Transparent Bingo Chips - Available in 7 Colors in A Reusable Storage Bag • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
MR CHIPS Magnetic Bingo Chips with Metal Edge 3/4 Inch – 300 Upgraded Pieces Yellow Transparent Bingo Chips - Available in 7 Colors in A Reusable Storage Bag • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
MR CHIPS Magnetic Bingo Chips with Metal Edge 3/4 Inch – 300 Upgraded Pieces Blue Transparent Bingo Chips - Available in 7 Colors in A Reusable Storage Bag • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94

Materials cost

$832.34

Vendor shipping charges

$13.16

Sales tax

$76.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$964.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.14

Total project goal

$1,134.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,134.29

1 Donor

-$1,134.29

Donations toward project cost

-$964.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$170.14

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$0.00

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