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Ms. Alvarado from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Welcome Home

Help me give my students a warm and safe environment to come home to!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alvarado's classroom raised $517

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 will be returning to school after a long summer break. They will be excited and nervous about the new school year. In the past, stuffed animals have always helped students feel calm, safe, and comfortable.

These stuffed animals, cozy blanket, and games will help my students feel like school is home and we are a family.

Most kids are not playing board games at home. These games will help them learn to follow the rules and will help with critical thinking skills. Students will learn to synergize and work together.

Ms. Alvarado Longfellow Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Mint Plush • Amazon Business $63.58 1 $63.58
Big Joe Dorm Smartmax, Radiant Orchid • Amazon Business $57.00 1 $57.00
DOLDOA 5 Packs Soft Stuffed Animals Plush Cute Teddy Bear/Monkey/Panda/Rabbit Toy for Kids Boys Girls,as a Gift for Birthday/Christmas/Valentine's Day 12.5 inch (5 Packs,5 Colors) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (18) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
6 Pieces 11.8 inch Safari Stuffed Animals Plush Jungle Animal Toys Set for Boys Girls, Cute Lion Elephant Zebra Giraffe Tiger Monkey for Animal Themed Parties Teacher Student Award • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Elfnico Bey Battling Top Burst Evolution Combination 4D Series, 4pcs Speed Gyro Metal, 2 throwers Set with Launcher Blade Set(Upgraded Bey 4 Set) • Amazon Business $17.98 2 $35.96
Hasbro Gaming: Jenga Classic Game • Amazon Business $15.84 2 $31.68
Soft Fuzzy Faux Fur Throw Blanket ,50"x60",Reversible Lightweight Fluffy Cozy Plush Fleece Comfy Furry Microfiber Decorative Shaggy Blanket for Couch Sofa Bed,Black • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Battling Tops Stadium for Bey Burst Blade Metal Fusion Arena • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Wild Republic Hermit Crab Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Hug’Ems 7 inches • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Wild Republic Sloth Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Hug’Ems 7" • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Wild Republic Sea Turtle Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Sea Critters, 8" • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$403.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$439.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.49

Total project goal

$516.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $516.62

5 Donors

-$253.90

Donations toward project cost

-$223.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.58

Matching donations from our partners

-$253.89

Match offers toward project cost

-$215.81

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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 $0.00

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