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Mrs. Ramos from Camden NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Little Polyglots: Where Language and Love Intersect

Help me give my students a bilingual phonics classroom rug, a Spanish calendar and weather pocket chart, a laminating machine, and other items for classroom use.

  • 4 donors
  • $750 still needed

expires Sep 01

  • 4 donors
  • $750 still needed
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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

I absolutely adore my bilingual, 1st grade students, and their enthusiasm for learning never fails to fill my heart with joy. What I love most about them is their curiosity and resilience, no matter the challenges they face. They bring a uniquely vibrant energy to our classroom, reflecting the diverse cultural backgrounds and languages they bring with them. My goal is to create an inclusive and nurturing environment where their love for learning thrives, and my Donors Choose project will play a crucial role in achieving this goal.

The resources I am requesting for my bilingual 1st grade classroom will greatly enhance the students' learning experience.

For example, the set of bilingual classroom labels will create a print-rich environment, supporting language development and vocabulary acquisition in both English and the students' native language.

In addition, the bilingual literacy games and learning manipulatives will make learning experiences more interactive and engaging. These hands-on resources will cater to different learning styles and reinforce language acquisition in a fun and enjoyable way. The board games specifically designed for bilingual learners will encourage cooperative play and facilitate language practice in a social setting, fostering a sense of community in our classroom.

My ultimate goal for this project is to create a nurturing and empowering space where my bilingual students feel valued and understood. I want to instill in them a love for learning and a deep appreciation for their linguistic and cultural diversity.

By providing them with resources that cater to their bilingual needs, I aim to foster their language proficiency, boost their confidence, and celebrate the rich cultures present in our classroom. I truly believe that these resources will make a significant difference in their learning journey, and I am committed to creating an inclusive and empowering environment where they can flourish.

Mrs. Ramos
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bilingual Phonics Classroom Rug - Rectangle - 7' 8" W x 10' 9" L • Teachers' School Supply $440.55 1 $440.55
Spanish Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart - Includes 4 Exclusive Posters & 142 Cards - Kids Calendar for Classroom and Homeschooling - Calendario Para Niños by 177 NINTH • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Laminator Machine with Laminating Sheets A4 Portable Thermal Lamination 9-Inch Laminate for Personal Office School Home Use, 6 in 1 Laminater Quick Warm Up Never Jam • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Alphyse Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator, 11.8 Inch Adhesive Wall Mount Spice Rack, Strong Magnetic Shelf for Refrigerator, Space Saving Kitchen Organizer with 8 Removable Hooks (White,4 Packs) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $19.78 1 $19.78
Hadley Designs 12 Boho Spanish Posters for Classroom Decorations for Preschool Teachers - Spanish Classroom Posters Elementary, Spanish Learning for Kids Educational • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
TWENTY5 SEVEN Countdown Timer 7.5 inch; 60 Minute 1 Hour Visual Timer – Classroom Teaching Tool Office Meeting, Mechanical Countdown Clock for Kids Exam Time Management Magnetic, Colorful • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
AuTop 2 Set 21 Countries Spanish Speaking Flags Banner String Set Assorted Latin American Latino Flags for Heritage Hispanic Month Decorations • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
52 Spanish Boho Affrimation Stickers | Growth Mindset Motivational Stickers | Inspiratoinal Mental Health Vinyl Stickers | Positive Quotes Stickers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$644.36

Vendor shipping charges

$48.46

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$732.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.26

Total project goal

$861.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$861.75

3 Donors

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$749.26

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