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Mrs. Pinera from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Positive Classroom Environment

Help me give my students tools for classroom management and a positive culture!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Pinera's classroom raised $198

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

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In our classroom, we're innovating the way we organize and engage with our learning materials.

Command hooks will serve as versatile tools, facilitating the organization of our reward charts and various classroom essentials, ensuring a seamless and efficient learning environment. Additionally, the introduction of a bell and chime will enhance our classroom dynamics, acting as attention grabbers to swiftly transition between activities and discussions, fostering a more structured and engaging learning experience.

As we embark on this project, my primary goal is to cultivate a classroom culture that is not only effective but also profoundly positive. Through strategic enhancements to our physical environment and classroom management techniques, we aim to create an atmosphere where every student feels valued, motivated, and empowered to excel.

What truly sets my students apart is their remarkable resilience and eagerness to learn, despite facing the challenges of coming from low-income families. They cherish every opportunity to engage with technology and are deeply appreciative of the resources we provide. It's this unwavering determination and enthusiasm that remind me of the immense potential within each of them, driving our collective pursuit of excellence. They deserve nothing but the very best, and it's our duty to ensure they receive it.

Mrs. Pinera Sutton Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX View local requests

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

650 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Command? Clear Medium Hooks Cabinet Pack, 50/Pack • Quill.com $75.59 1 $75.59
Three Tone Meditation Chime, Trio Hand Chime Bell Percussion Instrument for Yoga, and Teachers’ Classroom Management • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Stinky Stickers Scratch-and-Sniff Variety Pack Fun & Fancy 432/Pk • Staples $14.69 1 $14.69
Trend Enterprises Stinky Stickers Scratch-and-Sniff Variety Pack Positive Words 300/Pack (T6480MP) • Staples $10.97 1 $10.97
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $10.37 1 $10.37
Floral Bell Ringers for Teachers - Front Desk Bell for Hotel, Restaurant Reception Desk Bell for Service - Classroom Bell Ringer Attention Bell - Ringer Bell to Ring for Service Bell for Desk • Amazon Business $7.15 1 $7.15

Materials cost

$135.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.61

Total project goal

$197.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$197.40

1 Donor

-$197.40

Donations toward project cost

-$167.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.61

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$0.00

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