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Mr. Smith from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books, Bean Bags, and Bean Sprouts

Help me give my students a class set of an amazing novel, bean bags to enjoy them in, and terrariums.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Smith's classroom raised $996

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My Students

Our school serves 75 English Language learners, 625 students of color, 90 children with disabilities, 10 children in foster care, and 20 students experiencing homelessness. The cultures and situations our students come from are vast and complicated. We have a number of families who are refugees and even more students whose families are experiencing unemployment or regular work as migrant workers.

School is a safe place for many of our students, the one place they can be carefree and inquisitive.

My students enjoy using technology integrated lessons to help them meet their grade level standards. Technology also allows our students with special needs demonstrate their knowledge and abilities. Using technology in the classroom has proven to be a true victory for everyone involved!

My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. My classroom is also a very diverse group this year. I believe it's a great idea to use materials in class with characters that my students can relate to. The Watson's Go to Birmingham-1963 is just the novel to do this. A class set will allow us to enjoy this amazing book together. Bean bags will give them the opportunity to use flexible seating and have a quiet place to enjoy the book.

Growing plants inside a terrarium is something my class will enjoy.

We read a book where the main character was growing items inside a terrarium in his room. Having my students follow is a great way to make a connection to that text.

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Mr. Smith Aldeane Comito Ries Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit for Kids - Science Activities for Kids (Packaging May Vary) , Beige • Amazon Business $13.49 29 $391.21
The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 • AKJ Education $5.98 30 $179.40
FDP SoftScape Classic 35" Junior Bean Bag Chair, Furniture for Kids, Perfect for Reading, Playing Video Games or Relaxing, Alternative Seating for Classrooms, Daycares, Libraries or Home - Black • Amazon Business $84.99 2 $169.98

Materials cost

$740.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $58.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.27

Total project goal

$995.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $995.11

2 Donors

-$995.11

Donations toward project cost

-$845.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.27

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