You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. T's from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. T's is requesting

You Could Convince Me

Help me give my students that I work with from underserved communities. As a bilingual therapist, I’m dedicated to giving them the care they deserve—no matter my resource limitations. Thank you for considering a donation!

  • $717 goal

This project expired on October 31, 2025.

This project expired on October 31, 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 often tell my students, "You could convince me." It’s my way of encouraging them to use their communicative expression—to advocate, persuade, and practice their skills in a fun, real-world way. Sometimes, it earns them an extra sticker for the treasure box, but always, it strengthens their confidence.

As a bilingual speech-language therapist, I know therapy can sometimes feel repetitive.

Worksheets and drills have their place, but let’s face it—they can get boring. That’s why I strive to make our sessions engaging and joyful. Children learn best through meaningful play, and I aim to create a space where therapy feels less like work and more like discovery.

This creative approach often requires materials and flexible resources. I serve students from low-income households, many of whom face daily challenges that would be difficult for most adults to carry. Yet, despite those stressors, they show up with resilience, heart, and joy that constantly inspire me.

I try to meet that strength with effort and care—by listening, personalizing their space, celebrating their wins, and making them feel seen. I’d love to build a therapy room that reflects that intention: a space with a cozy reading nook, a calm corner, organized materials, and visuals to support their learning. I envision clean, simple decorations, areas to showcase their work and classroom rules, and a whiteboard for visuals and goals. A projector would allow me to share short videos and language activities with the whole group—without everyone crowding around an iPad.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and consider supporting my students. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference—and I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart.

Ms. T's Latona 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.

Los Angeles, 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

Never Before Funded 60 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. T's is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (4 Large + 4 Small) • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
Zerodeko Pirate Treasure Case with Lock Transparent Pirate Jewelry Chest Gemstone Crystal Storage Box Rhinestone Container Toys for Children Girl • Amazon Business $17.63 3 $52.89
Mini Projector, NICPOW Portable Outdoor Movie Projector with Tripod, 1080P and 200" Supported Small Projector Compatible with TV Stick, Phone, PS5, HDMI, USB for Home, Bedroom, Gaming, Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $42.48 1 $42.48
I Can Say the R Sound (I Can® Workbooks from Peachie Speechie) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Ultrassist Ultrassist Mouth Hand Puppet Medium Size with Tongue for Kids, Mouth Puppet for Speech Therapy, Include Toothbrush • Amazon Business $36.90 1 $36.90
Incentive Chart Poster Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
IRIS USA 2.7 Qt. Small Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Art and Craft Supply Storage Organizers, Office Supply Flat Storage Container, Stackable Clear Storage Box, Secure Latch, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
School Smart Craft Glitter, 4 Ounces, Assorted Colors, Pack of 6 - Glass • School Specialty $27.22 1 $27.22
Cordless Hot Glue Gun, GoGonova 15s Fast Preheating 5Ah Built-in Battery Hot Melt Glue Gun, Smart Power-Off, Kit with 25 Pcs Premium Mini Glue Sticks and USB-C Charging Port (Pink) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
90 Pcs Round Sponges Brush Set, Round Sponge Brushes for Painting, Paint Sponges for Acrylic Painting, Painting Tools for Kids Arts and Crafts (4 Sizes) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SP HOME GOODS 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack Multi Color] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented,Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Opposites Matching Flash Cards | 40 Vocabulary Builder Picture Cards | Picture Cards for Speech Therapy | ABA Therapy Materials | ESL Games | Toddler Flash Cards | Flash Cards for Kids | Therapy Game • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
GIFTMIC Kids Microphone for Singing, Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone for Adults, Portable Handheld Karaoke Machine, Toys for Boys and Girls Gift for Birthday Party (Rose Gold) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple Deluxe Set, Social Emotional Toys for Toddlers, Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Speech Therapy Materials, 50 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Coral Bulletin Board Borders Glitter Double-Sided Straight Border Ocean Ombre Turquoise Scallops Border Trim for Classroom Decorations 36ft • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
20PCS Tiny Hands Finger Puppets, Miniature Small Hands Realistic Design Mini Prank Hand Gag Performance Party Favors, 10 Left & 10 Right • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
STARLIBOO 100 Ft Bulletin Board Borders, 100 Sheets Border Trim, Adhesive Decoration Bulletin Board Border for School/Classroom/Office(5 Designs) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$519.28

Vendor shipping charges

$4.47

Sales tax

$47.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$609.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.48

Total project goal

$716.53

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":717,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/you-could-convince-me/9441058/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":60,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. T's","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1150289294","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Los Angeles","teachersOnPage":[10063785],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9441058,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":7451,"schoolName":"Latona Elementary School","authorIds":{"10063785":{"owner":"Ms. T's","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9441058],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10063785_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y967&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751348669084","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":7,"teacherChallengeId":22502983,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":10063785,"schoolCounty":"Los Angeles","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}