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Ms. Rios from Channelview TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Snacks and Brain Breaks

Help me give my students snacks, game breaks, sanitizing spray, masks, and fun educational activities.

  • $598 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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 Students

My students are English Language Learners from a high poverty area. We are a Title I School with 100% of our school population receiving free lunch, and some even being part of the "Backpack Buddy" program that provides them with food for the weekend. My students are very helpful if they see a classmate struggling they volunteer to help them. Most of my students are the eldest of their family, and they are a resource for their younger siblings when doing homework. They should continue to be a fountain of knowledge for their family and serve as role models for their younger siblings.

They are bright students who are captivated by the capabilities of technology and love hands-on activities.

My students should not be limited in their achievements because of their economic status. They should have access to the tools they need to succeed. I want to instill in them that they are capable of anything if they set their mind to it and work hard to achieve it.

My Project

The requested items will make the time in our classroom more meaningful, engaging, and enjoyable. We will use the games when students need a brain break and/or days when we have indoor recess. The plastic bags will be used to store the games. The cardstock and brush pens will serve as a creative outlet for students.

Snacks are a great way to get students engaged and motivated.

The storage containers will be used to make sure the snacks are kept fresh. The storage drawers will help keep classroom supplies neatly organized and accessible to all. The headphones will be used for online programs, so students can focus and not disrupt others.

Pencil sharpeners are always welcome in a classroom, and these hand-crank ones are a quick and quiet way for students to sharpen their pencils. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will help me give my students activities that are educational, engaging, and fun. The sanitizing sprays and masks will help keep us safe and healthy.

Ms. Rios
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
IRIS USA Parts and Hardware Cabinet, 24 Drawers, Black • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
OXO Good Grips POP Container - Airtight Food Storage - 6.0 Qt for Bulk Food and More,Transparent,6.0 Qt - Square - Bulk Food • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, Black MDR-ZX110 • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Hasbro Gaming Perfection Game Plus 2-Player Duel Mode Popping Shapes and Pieces Ages 5 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Recollections Cardstock Paper, Essentials 20 Colors - 200 Sheets 8-1/2 X 11 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ziploc Storage Bags, Double Zipper Seal & Expandable Bottom, Large, 5 Count, Big Bag • Amazon Business $9.10 2 $18.20
hand2mind-65803 Bananagrams Word Game • Amazon Business $16.47 1 $16.47
100pcs Adult Black Disposable Face Masks 3 Layer Non-Woven Masks with Soft Elastic Earloop • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
PURELL Multi Surface Disinfectant Spray, Citrus Fragrance, 28 fl oz Trigger Spray Bottle (Pack of 2) - 2844-02-ECCAL • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
2 Pack Wooden Russian Blocks Puzzle + Hexagon Puzzles for Kids & Adults, Jigsaw Brain Teasers Toy 3D Russian Blocks Game Geometry Logic IQ STEM Educational Toys for Children • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
SOUR PATCH KIDS Big Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy, Christmas Candy Stocking Stuffers, 240 Count Box • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
X-ACTO Bulldog Manual Pencil Sharpener w/Vacuum Mount, Colors May Vary, 1 Count • Amazon Business $6.52 2 $13.04
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, Holiday Christmas Cookies, 2 Count (Pack of 56) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
HASBRO GAMING:Chutes and Ladders Board Game • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
LotFancy 2 Pcs Hand Squeeze Whistles, Coach Whistle for Teachers Referees, Hand-held Outdoor Sports Whistle for Adults, Kids Educational Toy Gift, Soft PVC • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Game Original Guessing Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up for 2 Players • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Sour Punch Sour Punch Twists, 3" Individually Wrapped Chewy Candy, 4 Fruity Flavors, 2.59 LB Jar, 210 Count • Amazon Business $10.44 1 $10.44
Hefty Slider Storage Bags, Gallon Size, 30 Count (3 Pack), 90 Total • Amazon Business $10.17 1 $10.17
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sorry! Board Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up; Classic Hasbro Board Game; Each Player Gets 4 Pawns; Family Game • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dual Tip Art Marker Pens Fine Point Journal Pens & Colored Brush Markers for Kid Adult Coloring Books Drawing Planner Calendar Art Projects (24 Colors) • Amazon Business $7.63 1 $7.63
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Berries 'n Cherries, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $7.27 1 $7.27
Lysol Lysol Neutraair Disinfectant Spray, 2 In 1: Eliminates Odors and Disinfects, Driftwood Waters, 10 Ounce • Amazon Business $3.97 1 $3.97

Materials cost

$470.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.65

Total project goal

$597.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.67

1 Donor

-$199.22

Donations toward project cost

-$169.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.88

match offer

-$398.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$338.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.77

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