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Mrs. Newman from Oxnard, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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One Size Does Not Fit All

My students need various sizes and textures of crayons, stickers, and paint.

  • $295 goal

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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 Students

We are a Title I school in Southern California. Most of my students come from low-income families and many do not stay at the same school for more than a year. These students are shuffled from one school to the next due to overflow and busing restrictions. This contributes to an unbalanced education. Unfortunately, I can't do anything about those circumstances.

However, I can give these young learners a thirst for knowledge and the ability to use logic and communication to find information for themselves.

Because I teach a new program, called Transitional Kindergarten, I have the unique opportunity to provide these students with an additional year of school experience where I can use music, art, and manipulatives to teach them academics, social skills, and good school habits. There are no resources for this particular program beyond number and letter writing and recognition. I am responsible for providing them with the materials and lessons that are essential to a productive and positive school experience.

My Project

According to recent studies, small children who are learning to write need a variety of materials to explore and create. The traditional over-sized crayons are difficult to use and do not promote an accurate grip.

Different students respond to different textures, sizes, materials, and sensory feelings.

Students will have smaller, thinner crayons that fit more easily in their grasp and help them prepare for writing. Painting offers students a fun way to practice strokes and directionality. Dry erase crayons have more resistance than white board markers and offer more accurate sensation when practicing.

Strengthening their hands is a vital part of writing. It will lower the frustration level and make practice easier.

Mrs. Newman Sierra Linda Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Oxnard, 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

155 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 CT WATERCOLOR CRAYON • Teachers' School Supply $10.03 2 $20.06
VR717 - Washable Liquid Watercolors - 8-Color Set - 4 Ounces • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Wipe-off Crayons Regular 8/pk • Teachers' School Supply $3.29 5 $16.45
TA5316 - Fingerpaint Paper • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 2 $15.98
FF491 - Alphabet Collage Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Crayola Llc - Crayola Dry Erase Crayons 8 Count Washable • Teachers' School Supply $4.93 3 $14.79
Crayola Llc - Non Peggable Washable Crayons 120ct • Teachers' School Supply $13.64 1 $13.64
TA5314 - Watercolor Paper • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
My First Crayola 16ct Triangular • Teachers' School Supply $6.42 2 $12.84
TT506Z - Lakeshore Jumbo Glue Stick - Dozen • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
LC367 - Spangles & Sequins Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
BY166 - Sticker Eyes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
FG206 - Peel & Stick Magnet Dots • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
LA318SV - Washable Glitter Tempera Paint - 1 Pint - Silver • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99
LA318RD - Washable Glitter Tempera Paint - Pint - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99
LA318BU - Washable Glitter Tempera Paint - 1 Pint - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$191.66

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.56

Sales tax

 $17.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.23

Total project goal

$294.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $294.86

1 Donor

-$147.43

Donations toward project cost

-$125.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.11

match offer

-$147.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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