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Mrs. Esparza from South Gate, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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TK Classroom Essentials

My students need dollhouse furniture, dolls, a doll crib, puzzles, books, and math listening centers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Esparza's classroom raised $1,625

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 Students

My transitional kindergarten class consists of the younger kindergarten students.

Our school is located in a low economic area.

One hundred percent of the students are Title I and qualify for the free federal breakfast and lunch program. Most of my students come from families who do not speak English. My transitional kindergarten students are enthusiastic about learning and always try their best. I have seen their language, social and academic skills grow every day. They have shown me that they have the potential to exceed all expectations.

My Project

My students need materials such as dolls, books, puzzles, and doll house furniture to make their learning experience as rich as possible. They also need manipulatives such as listening centers and concept games that will help them develop their language and concept skills.

As a transitional kindergarten teacher, I feel I have to provide my young students with a rich learning environment that will motivate their learning.

This is their first year in school and they are extremely eager to learn. I want to create a passion for school that will continue with them through their academic career. Please help me support this project that will provide my students with the essentials needed to run a fun and successful school year.

Mrs. Esparza Stanford Primary Center Grades PreK-2

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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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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HH128 - Outdoor Classroom Cart with Cover • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
PP190 - Lakeshore Preschool Puzzle Library with Rack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
JJ907 - Classic Dollhouse Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
LL460X - Building Math Skills Listening Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
EE558 - Lakeshore Hardwood Doll Crib • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
FT824 - Puzzle Storage Case • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
DD965X - Lakeshore Pose & Play Families - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
DD127 - Lakeshore Wrist Ribbons - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
CB783 - Listen, Read & Rhyme with Dr. Seuss • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.50 1 $39.50
DS803 - Huggable & Washable Big Baby Doll - Caucasian • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
DS804 - Huggable & Washable Big Baby Doll - Hispanic • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
BJ2582 - Wiggly Eyes - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98
TT788 - Doll Bedding Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
VR360 - Peel & Stick Wiggly Eyes - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$1,220.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$111.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,380.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$243.69

Total project goal

$1,624.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,624.59

1 Donor

-$1,624.59

Donations toward project cost

-$1,380.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$243.69

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