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Ms. Ortiz from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Visuals & Math Magic: Empower Learning

Help me give my students Materials and math manipulatives to make our classroom even better!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ortiz's classroom raised $313

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 Project

My students are eager learners, and with your help, we can enhance their educational experience:

Markers, anchor chart paper, math materials, and laminating sheets: These simple tools have a big impact.

With an abundance of markers and anchor chart paper, we can create visual aids that reinforce lessons, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging. Math manipulatives create hands-on learning experiences that will make abstract concepts tangible, fostering a deeper understanding and love for mathematics. Preserving our instructional materials is key. Laminating sheets will ensure that our charts and learning aids last longer, providing a durable and reusable resource for years to come.

Your support will directly contribute to a more dynamic and effective learning environment for my students.

Ms. Ortiz Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School 27 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Baltimore, MD 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Regrouping Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Teacher Anchor Chart (561WL) (561WL VAD 2PK) • Amazon Business $46.21 1 $46.21
Lakeshore Place Value Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Scotch� Thermal Dry Erase Laminating Pouches, 8.9 in x 11.4 in, 20/Pack (TP3854-20DE) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black 36/Pack (1920940) • Staples $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$219.16

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$265.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.87

Total project goal

$312.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$312.47

1 Donor

-$312.47

Donations toward project cost

-$265.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.87

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$0.00

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