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Mrs. Watson-Santiago from Chicago, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Provides Key Concepts for Children to Learn and Develop

Help me give my students the best support to help their educational needs, and guiding tools, like a laptop, printer, photo printer, and Fire tablets, to help them succeed inside the classroom. Be the village in preparing students for college and breaking generational barriers be the village.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Watson-Santiago's classroom raised $1,690

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help us build a bright future for our 1st graders!

I’m reaching out for your support to help my 1st-grade students thrive in the classroom.

By providing them with the necessary tools, such as materials to help them count, understand base ten, and engage in fun educational activities, we can ensure they continue to grow and succeed.

With your help supplying these resources, we can make education and science exciting for our young learners. This will not only boost their academic skills but also motivate them to attend school regularly, feel welcomed, and develop a genuine love for learning.

Your contribution will impact these children, helping them strive for success and become enthusiastic about their education. Together, we can create a positive and supportive environment where every child feels excited to come to school and reach their full potential.

Your generosity will make a lasting difference in the lives of these students!

Students will build on learning math concepts to help them inside the classroom and engage in different projects to help them gain the knowledge of solving problems, enjoying math is fun.

Help scholars succeed in the learning process and growing inside the classroom. As an educator, I see the worries and sometimes struggles my students have and if you are able to help in any way please do. The learning will go far in helping students to succeed in their dreams of going to college, breaking generational barriers. It is a hope to get funded so that my scholars succeed if they do I take pride I was able to help with that in every way possible. Help keep minds fresh in providing a classroom with essential items to help them grow and make a difference in not only their lives but the community as well be village.

Mrs. Watson-Santiago CICS - Basil 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lenovo - Ideapad 1 15.6" Full HD Touchscreen Laptop - Ryzen 7 5700U with 16GB Memory - AMD Radeon Graphics - 512GB SSD - Cloud Gray • Best Buy Education $459.14 1 $459.14
Amazon - Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Ages 6-12 (2022) 8" HD tablet with Wi-Fi 32 GB - Hello Teal • Best Buy Education $88.94 2 $177.88
30 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Kids Headphones Student Headphones Wired Class over Head Earbud on Ear Set with 3.5 mm Plug 10 Colors Adjustable with Microphone Headset Earphone for Library • Amazon Business $53.99 3 $161.97
HP - Sprocket Studio Plus WiFi Photo Printer Compatible with iOS and Android - White • Best Buy Education $144.57 1 $144.57
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.49 3 $118.47
Torlam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulative for Elementary - 5 Ten Frames & 55 Magnetic Math Counters for Kids, Math Games for Kindergarten (Upgraded Version for Hand-held & 2 Black Pens) • Amazon Business $17.99 6 $107.94
Epson - WorkForce WF-2930 All-in-One Inkjet Printer • Best Buy Education $95.92 1 $95.92
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $28.19 1 $28.19
75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set - Magnetic Numbers for Whiteboard, Number Bonds Games, Magnetic Number Line, Math Aids Accessories Supplies for Classroom, Magnetic Math Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $25.97 1 $25.97
Torlam 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Plastic Base 10 Math Manipulatives 1st Grade, Math Counters, Number Blocks, Math Cubes, Counting Cubes for Kids Math • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Really Good Stuff So Sweet Positive Behavior Jar, 44 Magnets | Classroom Reward System, Classroom Tools, Magnetic For Whiteboard, Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
TOP BRIGHT Kids Math Manipulatives Homeschool Supplies, Learning Toys for Toddlers 2-4 Years, Math Game Number Blocks Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old Boys Girls Preschool Kindergarten • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59

Materials cost

$1,385.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,436.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$253.48

Total project goal

$1,689.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,689.88

1 Donor

-$844.94

Donations toward project cost

-$718.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.74

match offer

-$844.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$718.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.74

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$0.00

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