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Mrs. Esparza from South Gate, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transitional Kindergarten Tools to Succeed

My students need a water table, paint brushes, stickers, books, markers, a media cart, dvd player, sheet protectors, white board liner and a tablet protector case.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Esparza's classroom raised $1,987

This project is fully funded

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 Students

My students are the youngest students in the primary center. This is their first experience in a school setting. When they come to school, they are clearly eager to learn. Because of their young age, I need to be very creative in planning instruction in order to keep them motivated and interested.

My transitional kindergarten class consists of the younger kindergarten students.

Our school is located in a low economic area. 100% of the students are Title 1 and qualify for the Free Federal Breakfast and Lunch program. Most of my students come from families who do not speak English. My transitional kindergarten students are enthusiastic about learning and always try their best. I have seen their language, social and academic skills grow everyday. They have shown me that they have the potential to exceed all expectations.

My Project

My students need basic materials such as markers, paint brushes and paints to make their learning experience as rich as possible. They also need a water table to have fun with sensory materials such as water, sand or other materials. The DVD player will be used to play videos with literature and learning videos that will reinforce their vocabulary. The media cart will be used to store the DVD player. The books will be part of our library which will be enjoyed by all students.

As a transitional kindergarten teacher, I feel I have to provide my young students with a rich learning environment that will motivate their learning.

This is their first year in school and they are extremely eager to learn. I want to create a passion for school that will continue with them through their academic career. Please help me support this project that will provide my students with the essentials needed to run a fun and successful school year.

Mrs. Esparza Stanford Primary Center 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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF509 - Mobile Media Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
Toshiba - Multiformat DVD-R/RW/+R/+RW Recorder/VCR Combo with HD Upconversion • Best Buy for Business $209.11 1 $209.11
LA719 - Giant Clear-View Water Play Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
HH961 - Careers Puzzle Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.99 1 $119.99
Griffin Technology - Survivor Case for Apple® iPad® 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-Generation - Black/Blue • Best Buy for Business $79.99 1 $79.99
FF189 - Magnetic Folder Bins - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
AA758X - Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.50 2 $59.00
FT230X - Fairy Tales Felt Kits - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $55.00 1 $55.00
HH722 - Fast Facts! Science Photo Card Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LA19 - Top for Giant Clear-View Water Play Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.50 1 $44.50
BS525Z - Washable Watercolor Set - Dozen • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
LA920X - Storytelling Puppets - Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Patch Products/smethport/lauri - Alphabet Puzzle Boards • Teachers' School Supply $29.99 1 $29.99
JJ244 - Magnetic Display Shelves - Set of 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
RR360X - Storytelling Puppets - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers - 16 Color Set • Teachers' School Supply $26.84 1 $26.84
RA806 - Translucent Color Chips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
Farms ABC • AKJ Books $19.45 1 $19.45
Carson Dellosa - Motivational Sticker Pack • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
Charles Leonard - Top Loading Sht Protectors Reduced Glare • Teachers' School Supply $8.15 3 $24.45
Sharpie Fine Point Felt Tip Markers - 12-Color Set • Teachers' School Supply $16.08 1 $16.08
PP281 - Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
NF9765 - Rainbow Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 3 $14.97
Knuffle Bunny Free • AKJ Books $13.13 1 $13.13
Hygloss Products Inc. - Red, White, or Pink Heart Doilies 100/pk Size: 6", Color: White • Teachers' School Supply $5.99 2 $11.98
Growing Like Me • AKJ Books $11.67 1 $11.67
LA998 - Storytelling Lapboard • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Chenille Kraft Company - Tapered Camel Hair Water Color Brush 6-set Size: Size 10 • Teachers' School Supply $3.64 2 $7.28
Dr. Seuss''s ABC • AKJ Books $6.56 1 $6.56
Linemaster Whiteboard Staff Liner • Teachers' School Supply $4.95 1 $4.95
Chenille Kraft Company - Tapered Camel Hair Water Color Brush 6-set Size: Size 12 • Teachers' School Supply $4.04 1 $4.04

Materials cost

$1,484.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.69

Sales tax

 $135.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,688.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$298.01

Total project goal

$1,986.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,986.71

2 Donors

-$990.70

Donations toward project cost

-$844.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$146.36

match offer

-$993.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$844.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.64

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