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Ms. Velasco from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Shoppers, Big Learning!

Help me give my students a vibrant, hands on learning environment where students can explore, imagine and grow.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Velasco's classroom raised $176

This project is fully funded

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

In our UTK classroom in Los Angeles, play is the foundation of learning! Our young learners are curious, hands-on explorers who thrive when given opportunities to engage in real-world experiences through imaginative play. With pretend grocery items, we can create a mini-market in our classroom that fosters math, language, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills in a fun and meaningful way.

The play food we’re requesting will transform our dramatic play area into a realistic store where students can:

Develop early math skills by sorting food into categories, counting items, and pretending to exchange money. Build language and communication by making shopping lists, describing food items, and role-playing customer interactions. Learn cooperation and social skills by taking turns as shoppers and cashiers, practicing patience, and working together. Enhance critical thinking by deciding what to “buy” within a budget, making choices, and problem-solving.

This project will provide our students with:

Hands-on learning experiences that connect play to real-life situations. Opportunities to develop key academic skills in a way that feels fun and engaging. A welcoming, inclusive classroom environment where every child can participate, learn, and grow.

Our young learners are eager, creative, and full of imagination! Many come from diverse backgrounds, and for some, school is their first structured learning experience. Providing them with high-quality, interactive materials ensures that every child has access to enriching, play-based learning that fosters confidence and curiosity.

With your support, we can bring this exciting learning experience to life and give our students the tools they need to learn through play, develop essential life skills, and build a strong foundation for their future.

Thank you for making a difference in their education!

Ms. Velasco Florence Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JOYIN 30Pcs Play Food Grocery Cans, Play Kitchen Accessories, Includes Drink, Juice, Jar, Seasoning, Water Bottle, Sauce, Yogurt, Ice Cream, Snack Box, Kids Gifts & Indoor Toys • Amazon Business $34.79 1 $34.79
Bigjigs Toys Dozen Realistic Eggs - 2 Cartons of 6 Eggs • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
100 PCS Cutting Play Food Toy for Kids Kitchen, Pretend Food Toys for Toddlers, Play Kitchen Toys Accessories with 2 Baskets, Fake Food/Fruit/Vegetable, Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 Years old Girls Boys • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House! Grocery Cans Play Food Kitchen Accessory ,3+ years- 10 Stackable Cans With Removable Lids • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14

Materials cost

$107.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.32

Total project goal

$175.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $175.47

1 Donor

-$78.50

Donations toward project cost

-$74.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.92

match offer

-$87.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.57

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.24

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 $0.00

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