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Ms. Hernandez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Success: Empowering Exceptional Learners

Help me give my students mouse clickers, mouse trackpads, a classroom timer, visual timers, and disinfecting wipes and spray.

  • $812 goal

This project expired on August 12, 2025.

This project expired on August 12, 2025.

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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 have the joy of teaching an incredible group of students with special needs. Each of them brings their own strengths, challenges, and perspective to the classroom. What I love most about my students is their resilience, curiosity, and the way they celebrate even the smallest victories with joy. They work so hard every day to grow, learn, and overcome obstacles.

To better support their unique learning styles, we are requesting mouse clickers, trackpads, timers (both visual and standard), and disinfecting supplies.

Each of these items will make a meaningful impact:

Mouse clickers and trackpads will help students with fine motor difficulties engage with technology more easily and independently.

Visual and classroom timers will provide structure, support smoother transitions, and reduce anxiety by setting clear time expectations.

Disinfecting wipes and spray will help maintain a clean and healthy environment, which is essential for students with medical or sensory sensitivities.

Your support will help create a more accessible, structured, and safe learning space where every student can thrive. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us succeed!

Each of these resources plays a specific and important role in helping our students learn more effectively.

Ms. Hernandez Murchison 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.

Los Angeles, CA 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

Never Before Funded 12 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TimeLumi 60-Minute Visual Timer for Kids, Time Management Tool Study Classroom Timer, Home Edition Silent Countdown Timer for Toddler, Teachers and Adults (Blue) • Amazon Business $14.39 15 $215.85
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Crisp Linen, 12.5 Oz. 12/Carton (1920074186) • Quill.com $98.54 1 $98.54
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Crisp Linen Scent 80 Wipes/Canister 6 Canisters/Carton (1920089346CT) • Staples $31.19 2 $62.38
Hoteam 12 Pcs Wired Computer Mouse Bulk Cord USB Computer Mice Ergonomic Wired Mouse for Pcs, Computers, Laptops, Gaming Office Home Supplies(Black) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Staples TECH Non-Skid Mouse Pad Black 2/Pack (2498469) • Staples $7.24 7 $50.68
Jumbo Time Timer® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Fellowes Memory Foam Mouse Pad/Wrist Rest Combo Non-Skid Base Black (FEL9176501) • Staples $12.45 1 $12.45

Materials cost

$591.86

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$54.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$689.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.75

Total project goal

$811.65

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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