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Mr. Tomita from San Jose, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Legends, Language & Listening: Tools to Inspire Young Scholars

Help me give my students focused resources support our 4th grade class as we dive into Greek mythology, explore history, build strong reading and language skills, and discover the joy of books and audiobooks.

  • $992 goal

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

This project expired on August 22, 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

🎧 "Headphones for Focus" – Yunsailing 20-Pack Classroom Headphones with Microphone

How it helps:

These durable, kid-sized headphones help every student stay focused during digital lessons, reading activities, and tests. The built-in microphones allow for clear participation in speaking assignments and language practice—especially helpful for English learners and students who benefit from 1:1 tech use.

📚 "Survive and Thrive in Reading!" – I Survived Graphic Novel Collection (Books 1–4)

How it helps:

This action-packed series pulls students into powerful historical events through the eyes of kid survivors. With graphic novel formatting, it supports comprehension and builds stamina in reluctant and visual learners—turning history into high-interest reading.

🐉 "Read Like a Dragon!" – Wings of Fire Graphic Novel Set (Books 1–4)

How it helps:

Full of adventure, friendship, and fantasy, this graphic series motivates students to read with excitement. Perfect for building vocabulary and inference skills, it supports readers who thrive with visual storytelling and character-driven plots.

🤖 "Chills, Thrills, and Reading Skills" – Five Nights at Freddy’s Graphic Novel Trilogy

How it helps:

Based on a game many kids already know, this spooky series bridges the gap between screen time and page time. It’s a great way to hook readers who usually avoid books, while still building important comprehension and sequencing skills.

📘 "Your Word Power Toolkit" – Webster’s Dictionary for Students (Pack of 6)

How it helps:

These student-friendly dictionaries support vocabulary growth and writing independence. Whether during writing workshop or reading time, they help students spell new words, discover definitions, and explore language with confidence.

Mr. Tomita Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

San Jose, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

48 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C) - Starlight • Best Buy Education $549.99 1 $549.99
Yunsailing 20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired Headphones School Class Set Headphones for School Library Computer Office Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Webster's Dictionary for Students, Sixth Edition, Pack of 6 • Quill.com $49.11 1 $49.11
Wings of Fire #1-#4: A Graphic Novel Box Set (Wings of Fire Graphic Novels #1-#4) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $27.46 1 $27.46
I Survived Graphic Novels #1-4: A Graphix Collection (I Survived Graphix) • Amazon Business $27.42 1 $27.42
Five Nights at Freddy's Graphic Novel Trilogy Box Set (Five Nights at Freddy's Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $23.25 1 $23.25

Materials cost

$734.22

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$67.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.66

Total project goal

$991.07

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