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Mrs. Martins from Newark, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Work Hard, Play Hard

Help me give my students the best end of the year party after working so hard this year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Martins's classroom raised $165

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

Preschoolers need to be active, and a water balloon party gets them moving! They can run, jump, throw, and catch, which helps with their gross motor skills and overall fitness.

Water balloon games, like throwing and catching, help improve hand-eye coordination.

Stomping on balloons can even help with foot-eye coordination and balance. Activities like filling balloons or handling them can also work on fine motor skills and dexterity.

Water is a great sensory play material for young children.

Touching, squeezing, and feeling the water in the balloons offers a unique tactile experience. Popping balloons can also provide interesting sensory input. Water balloon games can be played in groups, encouraging sharing and cooperation.

Relay races or target practice activities can promote teamwork and communication.

A water balloon party is a fun and exciting way to wrap up the school year. It's a memorable experience that the children will enjoy. It's a great way to cool off and have fun during the summer months. Water balloon games can help children learn about cause and effect. Target practice can help with accuracy and focus. Activities like filling balloons can involve measuring skills.

Mrs. Martins Salome Urena 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.

Newark, NJ 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

15 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bunch O Balloons Crazy Color by ZURU, 200+ Rapid-Filling Self-Sealing Water Balloons for Outdoor Family, Friends, Children Summer Fun, Amazon Exclusive (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.65 3 $49.95
Lil' Rider Blue Wiggle Ride-on Car, Blue (886511397811) • Quill.com $32.48 1 $32.48
98K Reusable Water Balloons 12Pcs with Mesh Bag, Self Sealing Silicone Ball Latex-Free, No Clean Hassle, Easy to Fill, Summer Toys Water Toy Swimming Pool Beach Park Yard Outdoor Games Party Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$108.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.71

Total project goal

$164.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$164.76

3 Donors

-$114.76

Donations toward project cost

-$97.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.21

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$0.00

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