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Ms. Leyva from Los Angeles, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Strong: Supplies for Success and Smiles

Help me give my students a Lakeshore Backpack Storage Cart, Crayola Large Crayons, disinfecting wipes, sensory tools, and headphones that will help my students start the school year organized, engaged, and ready to learn in a supportive environment.

  • $1,752 goal

This project expired on September 20, 2025.

This project expired on September 20, 2025.

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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’m so excited for my TK and Kindergarten students to begin their educational journey next year! These young learners are full of curiosity and enthusiasm, and I want to provide them with everything they need to thrive from the very first day.

The Lakeshore Backpack Storage Cart will help them develop independence by keeping their belongings organized.

Crayola Large Crayons and Play-Doh will foster creativity while strengthening their fine motor skills. Disinfecting wipes will ensure our classroom remains clean and safe for all. Sensory tools, like fidget tubes and squishy discs, will help them focus and manage big emotions. Headphones will support individualized learning and listening activities. And pencil boxes, jumbo pencils, and classroom rewards will create structure and excitement for the school year ahead.

With these resources, my students will be set up for a successful, fun, and engaging year of learning!

Ms. Leyva La Salle Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Best-Buy Backpack Storage Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $699.00 1 $699.00
Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes for School Clear Plastic Pencil Case Large Plastic Crayon Box Bulk Stackable Classroom Stationery Organizer School Supplies(Blue) • Amazon Business $62.99 2 $125.98
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(White) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 3 $79.08
Crayola Large Crayons - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $2.18 36 $78.48
Fainne 102 Pcs Bulk Jumbo Thick Pencils and Sharpeners Set, Large Giant Big Fat Pencils with Erasers for Kids Beginners Preschoolers Kindergarten Primary School Office Supplies(Yellow,Round) • Amazon Business $38.99 2 $77.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 3 $44.97
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
Gorilla Tough & Clear Double-Sided Mounting Tape, 1" x 150", Clear (6036002) • Quill.com $12.67 2 $25.34
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
57PCS Prizes for Kids, Treasure Chest Assorted Small Toys, Prize Box Rewards for Kindergarten Classroom Pinata Fillers Goodie Bags Stuffers Claw Machine Bag of Toys Refills 3+ Year Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34

Materials cost

$1,285.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.79

Sales tax

 $117.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,489.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$262.80

Total project goal

$1,751.99

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