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Ms. Mendez from Galt, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Literacy and Classroom Success

Help me give my students Spanish Alphabet Teaching Tubs and pencil boxes to support their early literacy skills and keep their materials organized.

  • $545 goal

This project expired on October 7, 2025.

This project expired on October 7, 2025.

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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

My kindergarteners are energetic, curious, and eager to learn both Spanish and English as part of our Dual Language Immersion program. They love hands-on activities, especially when learning letters and sounds in Spanish. Watching them light up as they recognize letters or build words is one of the best parts of my day.

To support their early literacy development, I am requesting Spanish Alphabet Teaching Tubs.

These tubs include engaging objects that connect to each letter and help students build vocabulary, sound-letter connections, and oral language skills in Spanish. I am also requesting the rack to store these tubs, and pencil boxes so each student can keep their materials organized and take responsibility for their learning tools. Having their own supplies helps foster independence and smooth daily routines in the classroom.

These materials will make a meaningful difference in creating a structured, engaging, and bilingual learning environment where every student can thrive.

Ms. Mendez Valley Oaks Elementary School 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

Never Before Funded 22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spanish Alphabet Teaching Tubs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Teaching Tubs Storage Rack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Sooez Plastic Pencil Case Box 6 Pack, Large Craft Storage Boxes Bulk, Plastic Containers with Snap-tight Lids, Hobby Art School Supply 0rganizer, Marker Bead Pen Bins Organizer,Stackable, Clear • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96

Materials cost

$376.95

Vendor shipping charges

$15.45

Sales tax

$34.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$462.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.62

Total project goal

$544.16

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