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Mrs. Patel from San Jose, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stimulate the Brain

Help me give my students books and toys that stimulate their brains and enhance learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Patel's classroom raised $348

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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 mostly English Language Learners. There are very few of them who are performing at the grade level expectation.

Being part of a Title I school and of low economic background, their usual past time is the television or watching YouTube videos on their parents' phones.

They don't have a chance to do much extracurricular activities that would enhance their creativity.

They are friendly students who love to play games and be creative in their artwork. I want to give them as many opportunities for them to grow into their own unique selves.

My Project

Education is not a top priority for many of the students and their families. Many of my students hate to read and hence find the curriculum very hard. I am hoping with some good books in our class library, we can motivate them to be more interested in reading. If we can show them the love for reading, in turn, it will improve their academic performance which in turn leads to a road of endless opportunities.

The hands-on manipulative I am requesting will be useful in helping the child to think outside the box and be creative in what they are making.

It will challenge them to think of what they want to achieve and how they are going to do so.

Mrs. Patel Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center Grades 3-5

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.

San Jose, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

26 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Library Must-Haves: Grades 2-3 (DonorsChoose.org Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $70.00 1 $70.00
Quercetti Roller Coaster mini rail Set -150pc, 8 meters, Kids ages 6-12, Building Blocks for Marbles Game Maze Tracks • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
IQ BUILDER | STEM Learning Toys | Creative Construction Engineering | Fun Educational Building Toy Set for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old | Best Toy Gift for Kids | Top Blocks Game Kit • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
LEGO City Heavy Cargo Transport 60183 Toy Truck Building Kit with Trailer, Toy Helicopter and Construction Minifigures for Creative Play (310 Pieces) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Wooden Blocks - 100 Pc Wood Building Block Set with Carrying Bag and Container (Natural Colored) - 100% Real Wood • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
WITKA 99 Pieces Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toy Brain Training STEM Toys Intelligence Learning Games Set Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
AveryLu 500 PCS Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Building Construction Toys A Great STEM Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set | A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks | Tested for Children's Safety | A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls! • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Jenga Classic Game • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88

Materials cost

$233.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.00

Sales tax

 $21.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$295.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.18

Total project goal

$347.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $347.86

1 Donor

-$232.00

Donations toward project cost

-$197.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.80

match offer

-$115.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$98.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.38

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