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Ms. Picazo from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hurray for Soft Starts!

Help me give my students soft start materials to start their day creatively

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Picazo's classroom raised $194

This project is fully funded

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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 incoming first grade students are learning play, collaboration, and self management strategies. They are eager to learn and are enthusiastic about a school that fosters creativity.

Soft starts are an invitation to start the day in a calm manner.

Students ease into the day's work by channeling creativity and curiosity. With these materials, they will be able to build, create, and be innovative. By having these materials readily available, I hope to tap into their social emotional well being, so that I can help them start their day in a positive way.

Ms. Picazo Crestwood Steam Magnet School Grades PreK-2

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.

Rancho Palos Verdes, 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack of Modeling Compound, Non-Toxic, 1-Ounce Fun Size Cans, Includes Sapphire, Sparkle, Confetti, Metallic Colors, and Color Burst (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.34 2 $40.68
FUBAODA Building Blocks for Toddlers & Kids 180 Pcs Toy Building Sets – STEM Building Toys –Interlocking Building Blocks for Toddlers and Kids • Amazon Business $23.88 1 $23.88
Curious 2 Learn 300 Pieces Building Blocks- Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys- Discs Sets Interlocking, Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Skoolzy STEM Learning Pipe Tube 29 Piece Set - Educational Construction Building Blocks Fine Motor Skills Sensory Toys for ADHD & Autism Fidget Toys Kids 3+ Includes Wheels Pipes Joints and eBook • Amazon Business $19.77 1 $19.77
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Tested for Children's Safety - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$121.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$164.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.98

Total project goal

$193.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$193.21

1 Donor

-$128.81

Donations toward project cost

-$109.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.32

match offer

-$64.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$54.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.66

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$0.00

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