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Ms. Smith from Gardena, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Welcoming a New SpEd Classroom Environment

Help me give my students the experience of a welcoming classroom. They deserve it! These materials will help my students gain more knowledge with hands on materials such as the seeds for the plants and the caterpillar habitat.

  • $807 goal

This project expired on September 9, 2025.

This project expired on September 9, 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

I love how eager my students are to learn and create projects. My students are very hands on and the materials will help them visualize and learn new techniques and learn about metamorphosis and STEM projects as well as the life cycle of plants. The playdoh with help my students with fine motor skills. The class purple refrigerator will give us closer access to our water that is needed for hot days so we can stay hydrated. The floor pillows ae for placemats so my students can identify where they should be seated on the carpet. My students need visuals and having the caterpillar habitat and the seeds to grow plants as well as the season change materials will help them view lessons more effectively. My smart students deserve a chance to have a classroom with materials that will help educate them.

Ms. Smith 135th Street Elementary School 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.

Gardena, CA 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

9 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RCA RFR160-Purple Fridge, 1.6 Cubic Feet, Perfect for Skincare, Foods, Medications-Purple • Amazon Business $173.38 1 $173.38
Kigley 8 Pcs Round Floor Pillow for Kids and Toddlers 15.75 Inch Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation • Amazon Business $46.99 2 $93.98
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 2 $58.04
3M Laminating Pouch Kit with All Varieties of Laminating Pouche (1) • Amazon Business $24.85 2 $49.70
Back to the Roots Organic Seed Bundle - Herbs and Vegetables Variety Pack for Planting - Assorted Non-GMO Seed Mix for Beginner Indoor and Outdoor Gardening, (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Gift Set | 8" Habitat with Live Cup of Caterpillars | Stickers and Extras Included | Life Science & STEM Education Kit | Grow Painted Lady Butterflies • Amazon Business $31.63 1 $31.63
Organic Herb Garden Kit Indoor - Certified Organic & Made in USA | Herb Plants for Women and Men, Indoor Herb Garden Starter Kit, Herb Growing Kit Indoor, Plant Growing Kit, Herb Starter Kit Plant Kit • Amazon Business $28.97 1 $28.97
Jack Link's Beef Jerky Variety Pack – Includes Original and Teriyaki Jerky, Bulk Proetin Snack Pack, Good Source of Protein, Meat Snacks Made with 100% Beef, Individual Bags – 1.25 Oz (Pack of 15) • Amazon Business $13.63 2 $27.26
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Quiet Fidget Toys for Kids 3-5, Toddler Science Toys, Weather Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Preschool Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $22.34 1 $22.34
Fruit by the Foot Fruit Flavored Snacks, Starburst, Variety Pack, 12 ct • Amazon Business $5.68 3 $17.04
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning Activities - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $15.92 1 $15.92
Seeds for Planting Flowers: 8 Bulk Variety Packets Zinnia, Nasturtium, Marigold, Purple Coneflower, Cosmos, Calendula, Bachelor's Button & Sunflower Seeds, Non GMO Flower Seeds by Sustainable Sprout • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
STEM Green Science At Home: Fun Environmental Science Experiments to Help Kids Save the Earth (STEM Starters for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$587.19

Vendor shipping charges

$5.80

Sales tax

$53.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$685.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.98

Total project goal

$806.51

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