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Ms. Mercer from Kinston, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning About Diversity

Help me give my students the opportunity to have items that will help them learn more about diversity and another country.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mercer's classroom raised $267

This project is fully funded

My Project

The specific items that will be used for a Multicultural program where the children will learn about Mexico and showcase what they have learned to parents and friends. Learning about diversity. The children will have the chance to try to break the pinata which will be filled with special surprises, and they will represent Mexico by wearing a Mexican Fiesta Rubber band. The children will have the opportunity to taste something that represents Mexico and learn more about the instruments, and what their flag represents, and what makes Mexico special. The book, Mexican candy, and ball will be displayed on the Mexican tablecloth. Everything will represent Mexico. Learning about diversity provides the students with more respect and celebrates the differences in people from all over the world. They will learn and appreciate the differences and similarities between different cultures. The items in this project will help the students to embrace diversity.

My goal for this project is to increase their knowledge and understanding of diversity.

I want to help embrace their lives so that it will contribute to their personal growth and enrich their worldview of diversity.

My students are special to make, they are happy, outstanding, wonderful students and they are eager and excited to learn more every day with your donation, I can make this happen.

Ms. Mercer Contentnea Head Start Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

51 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mexican Piñata (Large 32 inches) - Authentic Handmade Foldable Large Pinata for Birthday Party - Piñatas para Cumpleaños - Mexican Pinata for Kids - Big Star Pinata - Cinco de Mayo Pinata for Adults • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Fun Express 12 Pieces- Wooden Fiesta Maracas- Educational and Learning Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Mexican Fiesta Rubber Bracelets Cinco De Mayo Silicone Wristbands Fiesta Party Mexican Bracelets Cactus Maracas Stretch Wristband for Kids Adults Birthday Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers (150 Pcs) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
ACACIA Mexico World Soccer Ball, Green/Red/White, Size 5 • Amazon Business $19.73 1 $19.73
Mexican Fiesta Party Supplies Festival Decorations Kit Mexico theme party Decor Set for Festivals, Birthday, Taco (35 pack) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hafangry Rectangle Mexican Table Cloth Mexico Dia De Los Muertos Decoration Fiesta Party Day of The Dead Table Cover Home Dining Room Kitchen Decor-60×84 inch • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mexican Candy Mix Assortment Snack (42 Count) Dulces Mexicanos Variety Of Best Sellers Spicy, Sweet, and Sour Bulk candies, Includes Luca, Pelon, Pulparindo, Rellerindo, by JVR TRADE • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
A Kid's Guide to Mexico • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Mexico Flag 3x5 Foot- Mexican National Flags Indoor/Outdoor Quality Polyester with Vivid Color Brass Grommets Decorations • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$179.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$226.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.91

Total project goal

$266.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $266.06

2 Donors

-$88.69

Donations toward project cost

-$75.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.30

match offer

-$177.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$150.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.60

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