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

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Tools for Young Thinkers and Tinkerers

Help me give my students need liquid floor tiles to provide sensory input and create an engaging, calming space that supports focus and emotional regulation.

  • $659 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 privilege of working with an incredible group of 4th–6th grade students in a Special Education Resource Specialist Program (RSP). My students are resilient, hardworking, and have unique strengths that make them truly special. They thrive in environments that support both their academic and emotional needs, and they benefit from learning experiences that are engaging, hands-on, and sensory-rich.

The liquid floor tiles in this project will provide my students with a calming and interactive sensory experience.

These tiles help students regulate their emotions, providing a soothing outlet for when they need a break or need to refocus. Combined with dual-display calculators, which will aid in math problem-solving, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) notebooks, which will help students reflect on and manage their emotions, these resources will make a big difference in their learning. The tools will support my students' ability to stay calm, focused, and engaged in both academic and social activities.

My goal is to create a classroom where my students feel comfortable, supported, and motivated to reach their full potential. These resources will help students feel more in control of their learning and emotions, empowering them to take on challenges with confidence. Thank you for supporting this project and helping make that vision a reality!

Ms. A.Hernandez Mecca 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.

Mecca, 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

19 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liquid Floor Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Steel-AID 100-inch Rolling Privacy Room Divider - Freestanding Office Wall Partition with Non See-Through Blackout Screen - Sturdy & Durable Iron Frame - Rolling Wheels - Black, White, Gray & Blue • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $46.05 1 $46.05
AWTATOS Closet Organizer 6 Cube Closet Storage Shelves DIY Stackable Closet Clothes Storage Organizer Shelving for Closet Bedroom, Home, Translucent • Amazon Business $20.05 2 $40.10
Basic Calculator Dual Power 8 Digit Desktop Calculator (Black,Set of 30) • Amazon Business $38.94 1 $38.94
Staples File Folders 1/3-Cut Tab Letter Size Assorted Colors 100/Pack (ST508804-CC) • Staples $19.33 1 $19.33
Eamay Emotions and Feelings Pocket Chart for Kids with 31 Cards,Social Emotional Learning Pocket Chart for Classroom and Home-School,Black (Black) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Social Emotional Learning Notebook for Kids • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Syncwire Headphone Splitter, Nylon-Braided Extension Cable Audio Stereo Y Splitter (Hi-Fi Sound), 3.5mm Male To 2 Ports 3.5mm Female Headset Splitter for Phone, PS4, Switch, Tablets & More • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.07 1 $7.07

Materials cost

$470.37

Vendor shipping charges

$8.95

Sales tax

$43.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$559.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.72

Total project goal

$658.14

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

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