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 co-taught special education Pre-K classroom that consists of 42-3 year old students. Half of the students in the class have special needs while all of them come from very low income families. They all have diverse backgrounds including family structure and the different languages spoken. The one thing they all have in common is that when they enter my classroom, I am their very first teacher and this school year will be there first ever school experience.
My students are loving, energetic, insightful, inquisitive and hard workers; they are our future inventors, mathematicians, scientists, gardeners, and doctors.
The children absolutely love working and constructing with their hands and it shows through their art work. The art center with drawers and art supplies will not only organize our class art center but give them endless time to continue to work and create their art without having to stop and look for supplies. The drawers are clear which makes it easy for materials to be seen. They are easy to open and close for quick retrieval and clean up. The ink pads will also add another dimension to their creations.
The children also love the train set and over the years it has become broken down and needs repair. The train set will give the children an opportunity to add on, create train tracks that surround the class, and add levels with the bridge and hills. They will also be able to repair the trains and utilize the traffic signs within the vehicle play centers.
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
On Track USA Wooden Train Set 100 Piece Expansion Pack Train Track Set with Magnetic Engine Train Cars and Zoo Train, Compatible with All Major Brands, Comes in a Storage Container
• Amazon Business
$66.99
1
$66.99
Kraftic Arts & Crafts Supplies Center for Kids Craft Supplies Kit Complete with 20 Filled Drawers of Craft Materials for Toddlers
• Amazon Business
LA712 - Bright Giant Washable Color Ink Pads - Set of 5 Colors
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$32.99
1
$32.99
AA103 - Pastel Giant Washable Color Ink Pads - Set of 5 Colors
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$32.99
1
$32.99
DD372 - Nuts About Counting
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$32.99
1
$32.99
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824
• Amazon Business
$13.90
2
$27.80
Tiny Conductors 12 Wooden Train Cars, 1 Bonus Crane, 4 Bonus Connectors, Locomotive Tank Engines and Wagons for Toy Train Tracks, Compatible with Thomas Wood Toy Railroad Set (Trains)
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
DR501 - Lakeshore Design Rollers - Set of 6
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$19.99
1
$19.99
Melissa & Doug Wooden Vehicles and Traffic Signs With 6 Cars and 9 Signs
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824
• Amazon Business
$13.90
1
$13.90
Materials cost
$346.61
Vendor shipping charges
$7.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.20
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$389.80
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$68.79
Total project goal
$458.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$458.59
3 Donors
-$453.59
Donations toward project cost
-$385.55
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$68.04
match offer
-$5.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$4.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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