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Mrs. Rodriguez from Fresno, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping My Second Graders Go Wild at the Zoo

Help me give my students zoo ready shirts so we can explore, learn, and have fun together!

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $316 goal

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

The matching field trip shirts will make a meaningful difference in my students’ learning by providing safety, organization, and a sense of belonging during our zoo visit. When students are easily identifiable, we can focus more on learning and less on logistics. The shirts also build excitement and pride, helping students feel like a team as they explore real-life connections to science topics such as animal habitats, adaptations, and conservation.

My goal for this project is to create a safe, memorable, and engaging learning experience that extends beyond the classroom walls.

The zoo field trip gives my second graders the opportunity to see animals up close, ask questions, and make meaningful connections to what we’ve learned in class. Having matching shirts allows us to move confidently through the zoo while keeping students together and focused, ensuring the day is both fun and educational.

My students are special because they are curious, energetic, and eager to learn, even though many come from low-income families and have limited access to enrichment experiences. For some, this zoo visit will be their first time attending a field trip of this kind. These shirts may seem simple, but they represent inclusion, excitement, and the chance for every student to feel proud, safe, and part of something special.

Mrs. Rodriguez Viking 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

23 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Heat Transfer Vinyl Black Iron on Vinyl-12"x 50 FT Black HTV Vinyl Roll T-Shirt, HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl for Cricut & Cameo, Heat Press Machines, Easy to Cut • Amazon Business $26.59 2 $53.18
MATEIN Womens Backpack with Lunch Box, 17 Inch Laptop Backpack with Cooler Compartment for Lunch Containers, Large Computer Backpack for Travel Work College Daily, Gift Choice for Her, Beige • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
White Cotton T-Shirt - Child Size Medium (10-12) • Nasco $5.03 8 $40.24
White Cotton T-Shirt - Child Size Small (6-8) • Nasco $5.03 8 $40.24
Amazon Essentials Women's Regular-Fit Short-Sleeve T-Shirt (Crewneck and V-Neck Options), Multipacks • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
First Quality 50/50 T-Shirts, Youth Sizes - White Large (14-16) • Blick Art Materials $4.08 3 $12.24

Materials cost

$205.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $18.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$267.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.25

Total project goal

$315.02

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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