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Ms. Acosta from Los Angeles, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supporting the Minds of Children

Help me give my students a calming and safe place where they can learn about mental health. My resilient students enter my office to be listened to, cared for, and supported.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Acosta's classroom raised $236

This project is fully funded

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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 am a school social worker that will be working with students grades k-5. My role at the school is to support students with their mental health so that they can continue on their academic journey with success. I teach students important social-emotional skills to learn how to cope with everyday stressors and trauma. We often work on verbalizing their emotions appropriately for them not to have problems in the classroom and have more opportunities to learn.

We often play therapeutic games, create art, and learn about mental health.

This is my 3rd time relocating offices, and I am blessed to have enough room to create an art station and calm corner! These materials like brushes and markers will be a big help in filling up the space in a way that will benefit my student's experiences when they come to meet with me for counseling.

Ms. Acosta Wadsworth Elementary School 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.

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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

550 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wilwolfer Play Tent for Kids Indoor: with Mat, Star Lights, Banners - Kids Play Tent Indoor Toddlers Play Tent Large Toddler Tent for Kids Toy House Gift for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Whaline 82Ft Retro Groovy 70s Bulletin Board Borders Boho Flower Face Checkered Trim Border Chocolate Color Boho Bulletin Board Stickers for School Classroom Office • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
MaxGear Acrylic Brochure Holder, Premium Brochure Holder Stand 4 inches Wide Plastic Pamphlet Holder Wall Mount Clear Countertop Organizer Literature Holders Flyer Holder Plastic Display Stand(4Pack) • Amazon Business $16.45 1 $16.45
Lockdown Drill at Superhero School: Calmly prepare for a Lockdown Drill with Superhero Skills • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Color Swell 6 Pack Watercolor Paint Pack with Wood Brushes 8 Colors Washable Water Colors Great for Kids, Parties, Students, All Ages • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Art Therapy Activities for Kids: 75 Evidence-Based Art Projects to Improve Behavior, Build Social Skills, and Boost Emotional Resilience • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09
120Pcs 230GSM White Cotton Watercolor Paper Bulk Kids Water Color Paper for for Student Adults Painting Art Works Drawing Supplies, 5" x 7" • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
24 Colors Watercolor Paint Markers, Dual Tip Coloring Paint Markers Set Brush Pen and Fine Tip for Kid and Adult Coloring, Painting, Sketching and Drawing, School Supplies and Art Supplies • Amazon Business $9.77 1 $9.77
Anezus Large Chubby Paint Brushes Round and Flat Preschool Paint Brushes for Washable Paint Acrylic Paint For Toddler , 10Pcs • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$154.10

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.38

Total project goal

$235.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$235.89

5 Donors

-$164.86

Donations toward project cost

-$145.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.48

match offer

-$64.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

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$0.00

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