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Ms. Varela from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Learning Organized With Velcro

Help me give my students velcro for their folder activities to learn, communicate,and build independence. With your help, we can keep our activities sticking-so learning never comes unstuck!

  • $358 goal

This project expired on December 13, 2025.

This project expired on December 13, 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

This year, I'm creating new Velcro folders for my new students. I already have plenty of soft side of Velcro that they call loop, but I'm missing the hook side needed to complete the folders. These activities are an important part of our daily learning-

They give my students hands-on ways to practice academics, Communication,and independence.

With just this one missing piece, I can turn stacks of prepared materials into ready to use learning tools for my new students.

I teach incredible students with unique learning needs, and every folder I create is taylor to help them shine.

Ms. Varela Herod 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.

Houston, TX 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Velcro Hook Only Round Dots 7/8" Dia. Sticky Back Hook & Loop Fastener, White, 900/Carton (VEL143) • Quill.com $90.07 3 $270.21

Materials cost

$270.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$304.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.69

Total project goal

$357.95

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