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

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Play to Learn

Help me give my students more learning experiences with learning toys like kinetic sand and tie dye sets that are hands-on.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bustos's classroom raised $793

This project is fully funded

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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 teach in a low income area and need more equipment and toys to provide learning experiences for my students. Every year, we get a very limited budget for school supplies and it does not allow for much spending. Normally learning toys are quite expensive and therefore, my classroom budget does not allow me to purchase much. I want to get new toys to teach math and literature. Two areas that they need help in the most. I work in a classroom with special needs will benefit from these toys.

Ms. Bustos Maple Primary Center Grades PreK-2

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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kinetic Sand, 5kg (11lb) of All-Natural Brown Sensory Toys Play Sand for Mixing, Molding and Creating • Amazon Business $31.98 2 $63.96
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Kids, 2-Pack School Paper • Amazon Business $16.59 3 $49.77
Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Party, 18 Pre-Filled Bottles, Creative Group Activity, All-in-1 Fashion Design Kit, 1 Pack, Rainbow • Amazon Business $19.34 2 $38.68
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Toddler Sensory Toys, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Kinetic Sand, 6lb Mega Mixin’ Bag with Red, Yellow and Blue Play Sand (Amazon Exclusive), Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Learning Resources T-Rex Jumbo Dinosaur Floor Puzzle - 20 Pieces, Ages 3+ 3D Puzzles for Kids, Dinosaur Puzzle for Kids, Dinosaurs for Toddlers • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Number Pops - 20 Pieces, Ages 2+ ,Toddler Number Learning Toys, Preschool Math Games, Fine Motor Toys, Numbers for Kids • Amazon Business $23.47 1 $23.47
Coogam Wooden Geoboard Mathematical Manipulative Material Array Block Geo Board – Graphical Educational Toys with 30Pcs Pattern Cards and Latex Bands Shape STEM Puzzle Matrix 8x8 Brain Teaser for Kid • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
hand2mind Feelings Family Hand Puppets, Hand Puppets for Kids, Social Skills Activities, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Sensory Play Therapy Toys for Counselors (Set of 5) • Amazon Business $21.63 1 $21.63
Wooden Montessori Toys for Toddlers Learning Activities Sorting Box Educational Toys Preschool Kindergarten Games Autism Toys Motor Skills STEM for Girls Boys Age 1-2 2 3 4 Year Old Kids Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Building Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids Toys Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - STARTER SET • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Sensory Trio Fidget Tubes, 3 Pieces, Ages 3+, Sensory Toys for Toddlers, Sensory Toys for Children, Speech Therapy Materials, Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
hand2mind PAWZ The Calming Pup, Learn Deep Breathing, Rechargeable Animal Night Light, Kids Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Social Emotional Learning Activities • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
Counting Dinosaurs Toys Matching Games for Kids with Sorting Bowls Toddler Learning Activities Manipulatives Preschool Must Have Counters Montessori Fine Motor Skills Toys Age 2 3 4 5 Years (102 PCS) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Learning Resources Measuring Worms - 72 Pieces, Ages 3+ Toddler Learning Toys, Counters for Kids • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Montessori Learning Toys Slide Puzzle Color & Shape Matching Brain Teasers Logic Game Preschool Educational Wooden Toys for Kids Boys Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 Years Old Travel Toys Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
QZMTOY Wooden Montessori Toys for Kids, Toddler Number Puzzles Sorter Counting Shape Stacker Stacking Game Preschool Toys for Boy Girl Learning Education Math Blocks Chunky Puzzles Gift for Toddlers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
CozyBomB Homeschool Kindergarten Balance Board Game - Preschool Activities Math Learning Stem Montessori Cool Toys Educational with Frog Scale Cards Balancing Numbers for Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 Year Old • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Constructive Playthings SNG-400 Wooden Community Helpers, Set of 25 Pieces for Block Play • Amazon Business $16.24 1 $16.24
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Alphabet Alligators - 26 Double-Sided Pieces, Ages 18+ Months Toddler Learning Toys, Alphabet Learning for Toddlers, Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Learning Resources STEM Explorers - Magnet Movers, Develops Critical Thinking Skills, STEM Certified Toys, Educational Preschool Toys, 39 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Skoolzy Preschool Lacing Beads for Toddlers. Montessori Toys for 3 Year Old Girl Occupational Therapy Fine Motor Skills Toddler Activities. Kids 4-5 Crafts Autism Gift Stocking Stuffers. 2 String, Bag • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
CRA-Z-Sand Purple 3LB Bag of Amazing Sand with Surprise Sand Tool, Shape, Mold and Slice It, Fun Sensory Toy for Ages 4 and up • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
kizh Wooden Letter and Number Construction Activity Set Educational Preschool Toys Shape Color Recognition Pegboard Sorter Set Board Blocks Stack Sort for Toddler Kids Boys Girls Non-Toxic Toy • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$581.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$673.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.87

Total project goal

$792.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $792.49

1 Donor

-$336.81

Donations toward project cost

-$336.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$396.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$336.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$59.44

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 $0.00

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