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Maestra Tacuba from Lawndale, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping My Third Graders Thrive Through Hands-On Learning

Help me give my students a great space to learn in and provide them with classroom essentials to learn and thrive in third grade!

FULLY FUNDED! Maestra Tacuba's classroom raised $234

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

As a first-year teacher, I’m incredibly excited to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive learning environment for my third-grade students. This project will help me build a classroom filled with the essential materials students need to learn, grow, and thrive throughout the year.

The supplies I’m requesting—such as glue, markers, anchor charts, and experiments—will support hands-on learning and keep students actively engaged in each lesson.

These tools will allow my students to interact with the curriculum in meaningful ways: from participating in group projects to completing interactive notebooks and referencing key concepts on anchor charts.

With your support, I can ensure my students have the resources they need from day one. This will not only help them develop a deeper understanding of the content but also encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence in the classroom.

Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping me get off to a strong start as a first-year teacher!

Maestra Tacuba Billy Mitchell 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.

Lawndale, CA 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goefun Lined Sticky Easel pads, Flip Sticky Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Ruled Easel Paper 25x30 inches,30 Sheets per Pad, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Science Can Solar System for Kids, Talking Astronomy Solar System Model Kit, Planetarium Projector with 8 Planets STEM Space Toys for 3 4 5+ Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Insect Lore Products Animal Study Live Butterfly Garden Kit (ILP1010) • Staples $24.74 1 $24.74
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 1 $14.21
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 1 $10.57

Materials cost

$143.18

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$13.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.01

Total project goal

$233.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$233.39

2 Donors

-$233.39

Donations toward project cost

-$198.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.01

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$0.00

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