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
After serving as a K-5 Title Reading Specialist for 18 years, I have decided to return to the classroom as a kindergarten teacher. I've always loved interacting with children and helping them grow both academically and personally. While this project will supply me with the means necessary to kick-off my new diverse kindergarten classroom, it is truly for the benefit of my students.
My goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive space where children engage in hands-on learning that helps them better understand themselves and their peers through play-based learning.
These resources, such as multicultural dolls, art supplies in a range of skin tones, and culturally inclusive books, will allow my young learners to explore and celebrate diversity through creative expression and imaginative play. The result will not only bring students a sense of belonging, but will also foster empathy within the classroom, school, community and beyond.
As I begin this new chapter in my teaching career, returning to the classroom, I feel the need to innovate change in students' attitudes towards learning and racial representation. Your support will help my students explore and celebrate their heritage while learning to appreciate the beauty of other cultures. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to use these materials for years to come!
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
Lakeshore Washable Dolls from Around the World - Complete Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$179.00
1
$179.00
Lakeshore Block Play People - Complete Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$149.00
1
$149.00
Lakeshore Best-Buy Multicultural Play Food Assortment
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
Picture Globe
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$49.99
1
$49.99
Melissa & Doug Fill & Fold Taco & Tortilla Set, 43 Pieces – Sliceable Wooden Mexican Play Food, Skillet, and More Taco Play Food Set, Pretend Kitchen Toy For Kids Ages 3+ - FSC-Certified
• Amazon Business
$25.89
1
$25.89
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Pack (52-0108)
• Staples
$2.72
8
$21.76
Courageous Camila: A Story about Finding Your Inner Warrior (hardcover)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$18.00
1
$18.00
My Heart Full of All: A Diverse, Multiracial, Inclusive and Multicultural Picture Book for Children
• Amazon Business
$11.96
1
$11.96
Two Countries One Me - Where Am I From?: A Children's Multicultural Book
• Amazon Business
$10.00
1
$10.00
Pacon Multicultural Construction Paper (PAC9509)
• Amazon Business
$8.14
1
$8.14
Materials cost
$533.73
Vendor shipping charges
$21.90
Sales tax
$37.63
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.01
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$631.27
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$111.40
Total project goal
$742.67
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$742.67
5 Donors
-$369.57
Donations toward project cost
-$317.13
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$52.44
match offer
-$369.58
Match offer toward project cost
-$314.14
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Kimberly Currie and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
