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Ms. Mendoza from Tulare, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unleash the Power of Stories!

Help me give my students the gift of books, unlocking their imaginations and igniting a lifelong passion for learning and discovery!

  • $846 goal

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

This project expired on September 11, 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

These books will provide my students with a variety to choose from. These books serve a purpose for students to enhance their learning throughout the year. My classroom library is a place that each student enjoys visiting, as they explore books of their interest. Books open doors to new worlds, foster a love for reading, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

Ignite lifelong love of reading!

A small donation can bring worlds of knowledge and adventure to eager young minds. Help me build my classroom library together, one book at a time.

Ms. Mendoza Garden Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Tulare, CA View local requests

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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classic Board Book Story Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $78.50 1 $78.50
Lakeshore Dealing with Feelings Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $64.50 1 $64.50
Kaplan Early Learning Touch and Feel Board Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $52.16 1 $52.16
Gardner Media All About Animals Bilingual Board Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 2 $44.92
Kaplan Early Learning Living Creatures Board Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 1 $42.26
Lakeshore Giant Alphabet Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Kaplan Early Learning My First Learning Board Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Jump Library Opposites Board Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.26 1 $33.26
Lakeshore Block Play People - Hispanic Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Kaplan Early Learning Vehicle and Construction Board Books - Set of 3 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Torlam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulative for Elementary - 5 Ten Frames & 55 Magnetic Math Counters for Kids, Math Games for Kindergarten (Upgraded Version for Hand-held & 2 Black Pens) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Touch and Feel Wild Animals - Novelty Book - Children's Board Book - Interactive Fun Child's Book • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Little Hippo Books Can You Tickle a Turtle? - Children's Sensory Board Book with Touch and Feel Trails • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Under the Sea - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Sensory Board Book • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Touch and Feel Farm Animals - Novelty Book - Children's Board Book - Interactive Fun Child's Book • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
ABCs of Kindness: Everyday Acts of Kindness from A to Z, Read-Aloud Board Book for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Inspire Empathy and Compassion (Highlights Books of Kindness) • Amazon Business $8.46 1 $8.46
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book African Animals • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Trucks (First Board Books) • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Birds (First Board Books) • Amazon Business $7.02 1 $7.02
The Rainbow Fish Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Ocean (First Board Books) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Crayons' Book of Feelings - Board Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
World of Eric Carle - The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ABC - Board Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Hello World! - Hello, World! Weather - Board Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Hello World! - Hello, World! Backyard Bugs - Board Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Insects (First Board Books) • Amazon Business $6.47 1 $6.47
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book: Becoming a Butterfly • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Baby Touch and Feel: Fluffy Animals • Amazon Business $5.19 1 $5.19

Materials cost

$611.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.65

Sales tax

 $55.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$718.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.82

Total project goal

$845.45

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