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

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New School Year

Help me give my students the start of a great school year and set them up for success.

  • $455 goal

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

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Ms. Ponce Lincoln Elementary School
Manteca, CA Grades PreK-2

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

What I love most about my students is their incredible curiosity and eagerness to learn. It's inspiring to see their faces light up when they grasp a new concept or make a connection. To support their learning journey, I use sensory toys and a variety of resources. For example, interactive simulations help them visualize complex processes, while group projects encourage collaboration and problem-solving skills. Access to online libraries provides a wealth of information for research, and hands-on experiments make science come alive. Each resource is carefully chosen to cater to different learning styles and to make learning engaging and effective.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 15 students impacted
Ms. Ponce Lincoln Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Manteca, CA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ACME CO 50 Pcs Baby Suction Toys - Fun Baby Bath Toys, Squigz, Bath Toys for Toddlers, Educational Toddler Sensory Toys, Interactive Play of Building Toys, Montessori Toys Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 3 $32.16
Giant Stencils Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color Set - 20 Pack Modeling Compound, Assorted Colors, 3 oz. Cans of Modeling Dough, Sensory Play Dough, Kids Arts & Crafts, Classroom Art Supplies • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Insignia - Computer Monitor Riser - Black • Best Buy Education $24.98 1 $24.98
4E's Novelty 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inches Sheets, 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches for Laminator, 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Paper for School, Home & Office • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
MOZACI Fidget Toys, 120 Pack Fidgets Set Stocking Stuffers for Kids Party Favors Autism Sensory Toy Bulk Adults Kids Boys Girls Teens Stress Autistic ADHD Anxiety Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16/Pack (81045) • Quill.com $16.15 1 $16.15
Expo Low Odor Tank Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Tip, Black, 12/Pack (80001) • Quill.com $14.39 1 $14.39
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 1 $10.57
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
LACCHOUFEE 50 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$320.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $29.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.12

Total project goal

$454.14

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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