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Ms. Messina from Glendale, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Success

Help me give my students bean bag chairs, storage bags, puzzles, and more to succeed in kindergarten in their learning during workstations.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Messina's classroom raised $581

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 have 27 first time students in kindergarten. With this many little ones in the classroom organization is key!

The puzzles, blocks, and STEM building toys will be used to help build their fine motor skills and engagement during the day.

Thank you for helping provide the best for my students.

We have a new reading program and have a library center is key. The bean bags and reading buddies (stuffed animals) will help keep this center inviting for the kids.

Bags will help keep centers and materials organized as usually the provided boxes and containers usually break.

Ms. Messina Arroyo School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Glendale, AZ View local requests

More than half 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

27 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Beanbags Bean Bag Chair, Medium Machine Washable - Canvas White s on Gray (XBMD-ST061) • Amazon Business $36.99 3 $110.97
EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, Waterproof Zipper Bags, 8 Sizes Waterproof Plastic Document Pouch, 8 Colors, Multipurpose for Travel Storage, School Supplies, Office Appliances and Home Organize • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
MAKEASY Comb Binding Machine, 21-Hole, 450 Sheet, Paper Punch Binder with Starter Kit 100 PCS 3/8'' PVC Comb Bindings, Comb Binding Machine for Letter Size / A4 / A5 • Amazon Business $56.50 1 $56.50
Wooden Peg Puzzles and Rack Set for Toddlers 2-4 Years Old - Montessori 6 Pack Learning Toys for Boys & Girls with Storage Holder Rack - Educational Preschool Games Gift for Kids Age 1 2 3 4 • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
CFS Products Plastic Comb Binding Spines, 1/2 Inch Diameter, Black, 90 Sheets, 100 Pack • Amazon Business $17.95 2 $35.90
OUCJIED 150 Pieces Building Blocks STEM Toys | Plastic Connector Toys | Interlocking Blocks Solid Plastic Creativity Toy for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+ • Amazon Business $15.19 2 $30.38
Bedwina Plush Puppy Dogs - (Pack of 12) 6 Inches Tall Stuffed Animals Bulk Assorted Puppies and Cute Stuffed Plushed Dog Puppies Assortment, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
Straw Constructor Toys STEM Building Toys 600Pcs Straw Toy Interlocking Plastic Toys Engineering Toys Thin Tube Blocks Toy Educational Toy Kit for Indoor&Outdoor Kids Toy for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Cute Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom (Gradient Style) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$421.43

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.35

Sales tax

 $30.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$493.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.04

Total project goal

$580.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $580.27

1 Donor

-$580.27

Donations toward project cost

-$493.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.04

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