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
As a teacher in a low-income/high-poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with a creative and meaningful learning experience.
My students are creative, clever, and very spontaneous.
They like to move, they love to read, and love lots of positive attention. Many of them receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical.” From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and their growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives; however, I certainly can control their experiences during the school day. I am hoping to inspire our earliest learners to continue on a path toward academic excellence.
My Project
My project is to create more flex seating for my classroom and books to send home with students so they have access to books that they can read. My students love the flex seating I currently have, however, I do not have enough of the floor chairs, which have quickly become a classroom favorite.
My plan is to lower one table so that my students can sit on these floor chairs to work at their table.
I currently have wobble stools and stools as an option and won one floor chair. As mentioned the floor chair is the favorite. Having the floor chairs will allow more flexibility.
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
TT811 - Double-Sided Magnetic Letter Tiles
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
2
$119.98
TA60ACX - Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Case of 50 Packs 2500 Sheets - Assorted Colors
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.50
1
$59.50
X-ACTO Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, Electric Sharpener with SafeStart Automatic Motor, Great for Home or Schools
• Amazon Business
$51.24
1
$51.24
Fluorescent Light Diffuser Covers (Set of 8) Filters Light for Classrooms and Offices - Flame-Retardant Fabric (Tranquil Blue)
• Amazon Business
$47.99
1
$47.99
Crayola Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies for Teachers, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Colors may vary
• Amazon Business
$28.41
1
$28.41
My Favorite Dog Stories: Learning to Read Box Set (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$17.59
1
$17.59
Little Critter Collector's Quintet: Critters Who Care, Going to the Firehouse, This Is My Town, Going to the Sea Park, To the Rescue (My First I Can Read)
• Amazon Business
$16.00
1
$16.00
National Geographic Readers: Things That Go Collection
• Amazon Business
$7.99
2
$15.98
WALIKI Chair Ball with Feet for Kids | Alternative Classroom Seating | Balance Ball | 18"/45CM Gray
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Pinkalicious: Pink-a-rama (I Can Read Level 1)
• Amazon Business
$14.50
1
$14.50
PP1112 - World Map Floor Puzzle
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$13.99
1
$13.99
Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection: 5 I Can Read Favorites! (My First I Can Read)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
PP1105 - Map of the USA Floor Puzzle
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$13.99
1
$13.99
World of Reading Avengers Boxed Set: Level 1 (World of Reading, 2)
• Amazon Business
$11.69
1
$11.69
National Geographic Readers: Ocean Animals Collection
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
National Geographic Readers: Planet Earth Collection: Readers That Grow With You
• Amazon Business
$7.69
1
$7.69
National Geographic Readers: Predators Collection: Readers That Grow With You
• Amazon Business
$7.18
1
$7.18
Materials cost
$742.66
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$60.53
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.14
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$844.33
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.00
Total project goal
$993.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$993.33
1 Donor
-$496.66
Donations toward project cost
-$422.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$74.50
match offer
-$496.67
Match offer toward project cost
-$422.17
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Mitchell and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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