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Ms. Lopez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting a Passion for Learning

Help me give my students a classroom environment where they can thrive and succeed.

  • $990 goal

This project expired on September 20, 2025.

This project expired on September 20, 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

All these items together will transform our classroom into a dynamic, supportive, and engaging learning space! The comfy seats and books will create a cozy reading environment, while the chair bands, wobble chair, and fidgets will help students focus and manage their energy. The PE kits will promote physical activity and teamwork, and the art supplies will encourage creativity and self-expression. Overall, these resources will cater to different learning styles and needs, helping every student thrive and reach their full potential.

My goals for this project are to create a more engaging and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

I want to foster a love of learning, improve focus and engagement, and promote physical and mental well-being.

What makes my students special is their resilience, their willingness to help each other, and their unique perspectives. They bring so much joy and energy to our classroom, and I'm committed to providing them with the resources they need to succeed.

Ms. Lopez Hobart Boulevard 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.

Los Angeles, 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Physical Education Kit 7 Assorted Balls & 14 Assorted Size Jump Ropes/Kit (CHUUPGSET2) • Staples $95.92 1 $95.92
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Studico ActiveChairs Kids Wobble Chair, Flexible Elementary Classroom Seating, Improves Focus, Posture and Helps ADHD/ADD, Sensory Desk Chairs, Pre-Teen 17.75" Active Fidget Chairs, Ages 7-12, Purple • Amazon Business $66.49 1 $66.49
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
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
X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $42.38 1 $42.38
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
Lakeshore Write & Wipe Thin-Line Dry Erase Markers – Class Pack of White Board Markers in Bulk • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Black • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
6pcs Pencil Shaped Pen Holders,Pencil Storage Organizer,Cute Desktop Pen Cup,Makeup Brush Container,Pencil Pot,Cartoon Stationery Rack,Creative Stationery Storage,for Office Home Decoration • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.95 1 $10.95
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
Pigeon - The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$725.09

Vendor shipping charges

$8.95

Sales tax

$66.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.46

Total project goal

$989.73

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

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