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

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Motivate and Organize!

Help me give my students a bean bag chair, TpT resources, classroom supplies, and prizes to motivate and organize!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alvarado's classroom raised $921

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

My students are the best group of kids! I know these new books will fly off the shelves. Graphic novels help students visualize and comprehend what they are reading.

New bean bag chairs will help our library become comfy and cozy as students read The Magic Tree House graphic novels.

The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will give me access to new materials that are targeted and focused on what my students need to learn. The beyblades, bop it, and other games will help motivate students and are incorporated in our new learning.

Ms. Alvarado Longfellow Elementary School Grades 3-5

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 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair with Drink Holder and Pocket, Two Tone Blue Smartmax, 3ft • Amazon Business $54.02 2 $108.04
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Starter Set: (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set) (Magic Tree House (R)) • Amazon Business $23.49 4 $93.96
BTSKY Large Capacity Pencil Box, Office Supplies Storage Organizer Box, Brush Painting Pencils Storage Box Watercolor Pen Container Drawing Tools(6 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 5 $89.95
Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels Box: Fall and Winter Sports Set 1 • Amazon Business $21.64 2 $43.28
Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, 11 in x 11 in, 1 Pad, 2X The Sticking Power, Neon Green (BN11G) • Amazon Business $7.90 4 $31.60
Takis Fuego and Blue Heat Rolled Spicy Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper Lime and Hot Chili Pepper Flavored Chips Variety Pack, 40 Individual Bags, 1 Ounce Each • Amazon Business $29.00 1 $29.00
JIMI Bey Battling Top Blade Battle Set, 6 Burst Spinning Tops 1 Launcher Grip Starter Combat Game, Toy Gift for Kids Boys Ages 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Battling Tops Burst Toy Game Set 4 Spinning Tops 2 Launchers Battle Gyro Battling Tops Set Great Birthday Gift for Children Kids Boys Ages 6+ (1850) • Amazon Business $23.88 1 $23.88
6 Pack Kids Water Bottles Bulk, 14oz Reusable Clear Water Bottle with Dustproof Straw & Handle, Wide Mouth & Leak Proof, Lightweight for Kids to School Sports Travel Camping, Personalized DIY Gift • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Hasbro Gaming Bop It! Extreme Electronic Game for 1 or More Players, Fun Party Game for Kids Ages 8+, 4 Modes Including One-On-One Mode, Interactive Game • Amazon Business $21.69 1 $21.69
Spoiled: Book 1 (Kimberly the Cat Series. Funny, family-friendly, for kids 8 to 12.) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Spy School the Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98
Bean Bag Toss Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16
ANIZER Numbered Pocket Chart Over Door Hanging Classroom Organizer for Cell Phones Calculators Holders Blue (30 Pockets) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Amazon Basics 48-Pack AA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Spy School Project X • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
20 PCS Stretchy Fidget Toy,Colorful Stretchy Strings Fidget Toy,Sensory Fidget Worm Stretch Toys for Children's Day Gift,Kids,Adults,Boys,Girls,Stress Relief,Calming and Relaxing Present • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Spy Camp the Graphic Novel (Spy School) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Bulk Lollipop Variety Party Pack – 20 Count Lollipop Suckers w/ Assorted Flavors - Fun Candy for Birthdays and Celebrations • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68

Materials cost

$740.91

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$782.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.00

Total project goal

$920.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $920.02

4 Donors

-$503.76

Donations toward project cost

-$428.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.56

Matching donations from our partners

-$416.26

Match offers toward project cost

-$353.82

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.44

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