Help me give my students The Importance of Equitable Learning Resources for Diverse Classrooms
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Paula Buide Lopez's classroom raised $889
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
It is essential to provide students with resources that not only enhance their academic learning but also promote emotional growth, inclusivity, and organizational skills. The specific items requested for this project are carefully chosen to address the diverse needs of students, fostering an environment where each learner feels supported, valued, and capable of succeeding. By incorporating tools that promote social-emotional learning, organization, cultural awareness, and individualized support, this project aims to ensure that every student can thrive in their own unique way.
One of the most important aspects of education is the development of emotional intelligence and social skills.
Students need more than just academic knowledge; they must learn how to navigate their emotions and build positive relationships with others. The inclusion of books like The Invisible String and A Day With No Words serves as a powerful way to foster empathy and understanding. The Invisible String helps children understand the concept of love and connection, even when they are physically apart from loved ones, while A Day With No Words promotes inclusivity and highlights neurodiversity, showing students that there are many different ways people experience the world.
The Kindness & Social Emotional Learning book set teaches empathy, kindness, and conflict resolution, helping students develop self-regulation and positive interactions with peers. This fosters a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
The requested items will enhance students' academic, emotional, and social development, creating a supportive and inclusive classroom. These resources ensure all students, regardless of background or learning style, can engage meaningfully with the curriculum. The goal is to foster well-rounded, compassionate, and confident learners ready to succeed inside and outside the classroom.
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
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 5-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer
• Amazon Business
$42.99
4
$171.96
JBL - FLIP6 Portable Waterproof Speaker - Black
• Best Buy Education
$88.10
1
$88.10
5 Book Set: Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion books for classroom library)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$82.00
1
$82.00
Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes for School Bulk Clear Pencil Case Large Capacity Hard Pencil Boxes Plastic Crayon Boxes with Snap-tight Lid Stackable Design School Classroom Supplies (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$66.99
1
$66.99
4 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$60.00
1
$60.00
Lakeshore Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$44.99
1
$44.99
Bouncy Bands for School Desks
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$17.06
2
$34.12
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Pack (52-0108)
• Staples
$2.72
10
$27.20
My Town - Mi Pueblo (bilingual English/Spanish hardcover)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
A Day With No Words (neurodiversity hardcover picture book; social emotional learning; underrepresented authors)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
NUOBESTY Clear Pocket Chart for Classroom 24 Pocket Hanging Storage Bag for Cell Phones and Calculator Holder
• Amazon Business
$14.00
1
$14.00
The ABCs of Black History (hardcover)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
1
$12.00
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback; calming corner resources)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
1
$12.00
Materials cost
$653.36
Vendor shipping charges
$2.25
Sales tax
$59.78
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.80
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$755.19
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$133.27
Total project goal
$888.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$888.46
6 Donors
-$874.93
Donations toward project cost
-$746.69
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$128.24
match offer
-$10.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$8.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Paula Buide Lopez and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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