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Ms. Martinez from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading is a TV For Your Imagination

Help me give my students classroom essentials and supplies.

  • $750 goal

This project expired on August 3, 2025.

This project expired on August 3, 2025.

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

Reading is fundamental to daily life. This project will give our classroom a much-needed boost to encourage learning and also make it engaging for my special education preschool students to reach their goals.

This is my first year in Englewood, and it is nice to be in a diverse learning environment.

Since I was young, I always wanted to be a special education teacher for students who have IEPs.

It has been a very challenging year. So one of my wishes is for my students to have their own materials. As of right now, we are studying the cycle of the butterfly, and I really do not have many such items as markers, crayons, or whiteboards. Also, my students would really love for you to donate sensory items for the students in my classroom. This will be helpful for their continued development, especially since I have students who are young and have IEPs who depend on visuals and sensory toys. I appreciate any support you can offer to change my students' lives. Thank you so much.

Ms. Martinez Wentworth Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 2", Round Rings, Holds 475 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Black, Carton of 12 (90640) • Amazon Business $36.77 2 $73.54
Lakeshore Classroom Calming Kit - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Calming Corner, Autism • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Nasco Acrylic Self-Portrait Mirror - 8-1/2 in. x 11 in. • Nasco $9.92 6 $59.52
Insect Lore Butterfly Garden with Two Cups of Live Caterpillars, Life Cycle Figurines, English and Spanish Butterfly STEM Activity Journals | 10 Painted Lady Butterfly Baby Caterpillars • Amazon Business $45.89 1 $45.89
Lakeshore Light Table Simple Words Tracing Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.94 20 $38.80
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 2 $29.98
Lakeshore Hear Myself Sound Phone • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 4 $27.96
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Oxford Composition Notebooks, School Supplies, Notebooks for School, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 Inches, School Comp Book, Black Marble Covers, 100 Lined Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $19.42 1 $19.42
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91

Materials cost

$576.93

Vendor shipping charges

$21.32

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$636.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.39

Total project goal

$749.29

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