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Ms. Riley from Springfield MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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All the Things

Help me give my students tools to help them focus, books to feed their imaginations, and organization to help foster learning.

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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 Project

As an educator deeply committed to fostering a love for reading and learning in our 5th-grade students, I am reaching out to share an opportunity that can enhance our classroom environment and support our students' educational journey.

I strive to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

However, as you may know, providing a well-equipped classroom requires ongoing support from generous individuals and organizations like yours. I am writing to request your assistance to support our 5th-grade reading class. Specifically, we are in need of the following items:

Fidget Tools: Many of our students benefit from fidget tools to help them maintain focus and concentration during reading activities. These tools provide sensory input that supports their learning experience and enables them to engage more effectively with the material.

Books for Our Library: Access to a diverse range of high-quality books is essential for promoting literacy and expanding our students' horizons. Books, especially those suitable for 5th-grade readers, would greatly enrich our classroom library and provide our students with more opportunities to discover the joy of reading.

Organizational Items: Keeping our classroom organized and conducive to learning is vital for creating a positive learning environment. Donations of organizational items such as the storage bins and folders would help us maintain an orderly space where students can focus on their academic pursuits.

Your contribution will directly impact the educational experience of our 5th-grade students and help create a supportive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference and is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for considering this request and for your commitment to supporting education. Together, we can inspire a lifelong love for reading and learning in our students.

Ms. Riley
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nnewvante Floor Chair 42-Position Adjustable Floor Seating for Kids Adults with Back Support Folding Floor Seat Cushioned Recliner Meditation Washable Chaise Lounges, Black • Amazon Business $68.00 3 $204.00
Storex Wiggle Stool – Active Flexible Seating for Classroom and Home Study, Adjustable 12-18 Inch Height, Black (00300U01C) • Amazon Business $52.03 3 $156.09
Amazon Basics Hanging File Folders, Letter Size, Black, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $11.80 6 $70.80
IRIS USA Large Portable Desktop File Box with Open Lid, 4 Pack, Side Handles, Hanging File Folders, Tabs & Inserts, Letter Size, Magazines, Newspapers, Mail, Books, Notebooks, Black • Amazon Business $27.63 2 $55.26
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 5) • Amazon Business $28.30 1 $28.30
Tuesday (Caldecott Medal Book) (Caldecott Honor Book) • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
This Is Not My Hat • Amazon Business $13.35 1 $13.35
LENDOD Classic (12-Pack) Twisty Fidget Toys Multicolored Quiet Fidget Toys, Brain Imagination Tools for Kids and Adults - Fidget Toy for School - Gift for Teens and Adults • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
Jumanji 30th Anniversary Edition: A Caldecott Award Winner • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Locomotive • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Fidget Toys, Fidget Ring Set, Ideal Easter Basket Goodie Treat Bag Stuffers Filler Return Gift, Toys for Adults, ADHD Anxiety Autism Decompression Gifts, Pack of 3, Starry Sky Galaxy • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$597.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$636.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.27

Total project goal

$748.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$748.48

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$748.48

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