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Mrs. Hernandez from El Paso, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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WANTED: Children Who LOVE Reading!

My students need a variety of hands-on reading centers, reading games, and 6 soft seats for the classroom library.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hernandez's classroom raised $742

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 Students

Reading can open up doors to endless possibilities. Reading exercises our brains, improves concentration, and teaches children about the world around them. I hope to instill in my students a love for reading through fun educational experiences.

I teach a fantastic group of second graders who are the sweetest kids and are eager to learn.

Our school is a Title I school located in a very low socioeconomic area. Most of our students live in poverty, with other family members, or with only one parent. Our campus has 98% of students who receive free lunch, and all students are given breakfast in the classroom. Even though these students live under such circumstances, they still manage to have a positive attitude and are very optimistic about school.

My Project

My students will really benefit from having hands-on reading centers that are fun and exciting. These various reading games and center activities will not only motivate my students but will also help them improve their reading comprehension and fluency skills. The soft seats will give the students a comfortable area where they can go and read quietly so they can focus on the story while reading it.

Your donations will improve my classroom tremendously.

Reading not only improves a child's vocabulary, but it also develops a child's imagination. Once my students become avid readers, they will do better in ALL subjects throughout their schooling. These reading centers and games will get my students excited about reading.

Mrs. Hernandez Sunrise Mountain 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.

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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

16 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DD370X - Soft Seats - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
JJ130X - Sight-Word Puzzles - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
EE501 - Building Fluency Card Bank - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
TT180X - Sight-Word Bingo Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LC1639 - Magnetic Story Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG200X - Sound-It-Out Phonics Puzzles - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
FF428 - Build-A-Word! Magnet Board - 4-Letter Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
FF709 - What’s the Order? Sequencing Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
HH770 - Positional Words Resource Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LA363 - Phonics Word Builder Magnetic Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
HH445X - Reading Match-Ups - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
JJ728 - Story Wands • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
LL857 - Launch It! Vocabulary Center - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
EE107 - Word Patterns Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
RR207 - Roll & Write Word Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
PP887 - Pick-A-Question Fiction Comprehension Tub • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
EE307 - Pick-A-Question Nonfiction Comprehension Tub • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
EE538 - Hear Myself Sound Phone - Each • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 4 $19.96
FF477 - Synonyms Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
AA997 - Build-A-Story Flip Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
FF476 - Antonyms Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
FF474 - Multiple Meanings Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$591.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$630.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.29

Total project goal

$741.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$741.92

1 Donor

-$630.63

Donations toward project cost

-$630.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$111.29

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$0.00

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