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Mrs. Hughes from Aurora, CO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Hughes's classroom raised $184

Autism Reading Corner

Help me give my students comfy pillows for our reading corner and daily meditation time!

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Mrs. Hughes Mrachek Middle School
Aurora, CO Grades 6-8

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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 Students

I support about 45 of the most amazing kids in the world in our center-based autism program. These students light up any classroom they go into and are so eager to learn. I once had a professor in college say to us, "If you find a job you're passionate about, you'll never work a day in your life." That quote holds especially true with the population of students I work with. They really make "work" a great experience each and every day. I truly believe that with the correct support and materials, we can provide a positive learning environment for our students. I am looking to provide my students with autism the tools they need and deserve to be successful members of society both in and out of the classroom.

It is our job to make sure we are providing every possible support to ensure academic success for all students, including providing the necessary tools to address the specific needs of our center-based autism program.

My Project

Our students on the Autism spectrum love our daily yoga and meditation as it helps them keep their bodies calm and their brains ready to learn. With help from donors like you, we were able to get a class set of yoga mats for our center-based classroom. We would love to have a pillow for each student as well. We have a few, but not enough for the whole class just yet.

These pillows will offer comfort during our daily meditation as well as a warm addition to our reading/calming corner.

These pillows will keep our students comfortable during two of the most important parts of the day - meditation and reading. I really want to provide a place of comfort and calmness for the students in my classroom.

During our meditation and calming time, the lights are dimmed and soft music is played. Students have the option of resting or doing a guided meditation/yoga, allowing them to rest their minds and bodies. A few students will fall asleep. Other students use this time to reflect or breathe deeply to the sound of soft music. A pillow will provide additional calming and comfort to their day.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

45 students impacted 15 donors
Mrs. Hughes Mrachek Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Aurora, CO 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

45 students impacted 15donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Baker Ross Heart Decoration Sewing Kits (Pack of 3) for Kids to Make, Display or Gift for Mothers Day/Valentines Day • Amazon Business $9.95 3 $29.85
Valentines Day Stationery, Kids Party Favor Sets and Valentines Gifts for kids Students and Classmates – Each Includes 2 Pencils, 2 Erasers, Pre-Inked Stamper and Self-Adhesive Stickers (28 Packs) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazon Basics Kids Pink Kitties Decorative Pillow - Kitty Face • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Amazon Basics Kids Unicorns & Rainbows Decorative Pillow - Rainbow • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Amazon Basics Kids Space Rockets Decorative Pillow - Spaceship • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Amazon Basics Kids Unicorn Kingdom Decorative Pillow - Unicorn Face • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Amazon Basics Kids Laughing Lions Decorative Pillow - Lion Face • Amazon Business $9.07 1 $9.07

Materials cost

$116.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.55

Total project goal

$183.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $183.65

14 Donors

-$60.00

Donations toward project cost

-$59.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.60

match offer

-$113.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.88

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 $0.00

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