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Mrs. Espinoza from Ogden, UT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Special Education Classroom Supplies!

Help me give my students much needed classroom supplies and anxiety reducing tools!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Espinoza's classroom raised $993

This project is fully funded

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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

Dear Donors,

I am reaching out to you on behalf of my special education classroom, where I strive to create an environment that fosters learning, growth, and emotional well-being for my students.

Many of my students face challenges with anxiety, which can hinder their ability to focus on essential academic tasks such as reading and writing. With your support, I aim to provide the necessary supplies to help alleviate their anxiety and enhance their learning experience.

Why We Need Your Help:

Anxiety is a significant barrier to learning for many of my students. By providing sensory tools such as stress balls, rubix cubes, alternate seating, fidget bands, and coloring books we can create a calming environment that promotes concentration and engagement. These supplies will enable my students to manage their anxiety more effectively and participate more fully in reading and writing activities.

The Impact of Your Donation:

Your generous contribution will not only support the emotional well-being of my students but also enhance their academic achievement. With access to these resources, my students will have the opportunity to excel in their learning environment and reach their full potential. Additionally, your donation will help alleviate the financial burden on our classroom, allowing me to allocate more resources towards tailored learning materials and educational experiences.

Thank You for Your Support:

Thank you for considering this project and for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of special education students. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on their educational journey, empowering them to overcome obstacles and succeed in school and beyond.

Mrs. Espinoza Ben Lomond High School Grades 9-12

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.

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More than half of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Carter Adjustable Kids Flexible Active Stool for Classroom and Home with Non-Skid Bottom, 14"-18" Seat Height, Set of 1, Blue • Amazon Business $62.43 3 $187.29
Oxford Loose Leaf Paper College Ruled - 1000 Pack - 8 x 10.5 Inches - 3-Hole Punched Filler Paper for Adults, School Students, Kids - Perfect for Binder Paper and College Ruled Notebook Paper • Amazon Business $34.80 2 $69.60
Blastin' Berry Hot Colors Fruit Roll-Ups, 72 ct. SA • Amazon Business $27.01 2 $54.02
Soucolor 72-Color Colored Pencils for Adult Coloring Books, Soft Core Artist Sketching Drawing Pencils, Drawing Supplies, Art Supplies for Adults Kids, Coloring Pencils Kit, Color Pencil Set, Gifts • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 225 Wipes (30208) • Quill.com $15.59 3 $46.77
Surpass® Facial Tissues, Bulk (21340), 2-Ply, White, Ecologo, Flat Facial Tissue Boxes for Business (100 Tissues/Box, 30 Boxes/Case, 3,000 Tissues/Case) • Amazon Business $45.59 1 $45.59
Ultimate Assorted Candy Party Mix - 2 LB Bag - Mega Variety Bulk Candy Assortment - Individually Wrapped Candy - Candy Bulk –Queen Jax - Easter Candy Bulk - Candy Variety Pack - Candy - Candy Mix • Amazon Business $14.89 3 $44.67
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 14 oz., (HEC55686) • Quill.com $8.79 4 $35.16
Slow Rising Stress Ball 24 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students, Classroom Prize Box Toys • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Rubik's Cube, The Original 3x3 Color-Matching Puzzle Classic Problem-Solving Challenging Brain Teaser Fidget Toy, Packaging May Vary, for Adults & Kids Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $8.49 3 $25.47
Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs: LakiKid Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture - Perfect Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Bouncy Foot Fidgets for Classroom, Alternative Seating for Students • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
Abilitations Mesh Glitter Fidget Balls, Set of 5 • School Specialty $11.99 2 $23.98
Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead Refill, 0.7mm, 12/Leads (50-B) • Quill.com $1.79 10 $17.90
BIC Mechanical Pencils, Assorted Sizes, #2 Lead, 60/Pack (WX7TG026-BLK) • Quill.com $17.63 1 $17.63
Woodland Wild Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $14.09 1 $14.09
The Flower Year: A Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $12.06 1 $12.06
Creatopia: A Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $10.28 1 $10.28
A Million Creatures Coloring Books Series - Sloths • Blick Art Materials $8.44 1 $8.44
Mindfulness Coloring Book For Adults: For Mindful People | Feel the Zen With Stress Relieving Designs Animals, Mandalas, Zentangle Nature Art • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Pastel Colors, Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$789.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$843.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.85

Total project goal

$992.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $992.33

1 Donor

-$562.32

Donations toward project cost

-$562.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$330.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$281.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$99.23

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