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Mrs. Vasquez from Lindsay CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bridges to Literacy: Stacking Stools Enriching Reading Engagement

Help me give my students a space where they are able to have flexible seating in the form of stacking stools.

  • 3 donors
  • $157 still needed

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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 Project

In our Title I school, where many students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, fostering a love for reading is not just a goal but a necessity for empowering academic success and breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Our project seeks to enhance reading engagement among third graders by introducing eight stacking stools to our small group learning environment.

For learners in low socioeconomic status (SES) households, access to resources and conducive learning environments can be limited.

These stacking stools serve as a bridge to equitable learning opportunities, providing students with comfortable and flexible seating options that promote active participation and focus during reading sessions.

In a Title I school where resources are often stretched thin, the adaptability and durability of these stools are invaluable. They allow for easy reconfiguration of classroom spaces, accommodating both small group instruction and independent reading stations without the need for extensive furniture rearrangement. This flexibility maximizes instructional time and ensures that every moment dedicated to reading is optimized for student engagement and learning.

Moreover, the stacking stools symbolize more than just furniture; they represent a commitment to nurturing a culture of literacy and empowerment within our school community. By investing in these stools, donors have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of students who may face barriers to accessing high-quality educational experiences. Together, we can cultivate a love for reading that transcends socioeconomic boundaries, empowering every child to become a lifelong learner and avid reader.

Mrs. Vasquez
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Pack Stacking Stools Classroom Stackable Stool Plastic Stack Stool Round Stacking Stool Set Student Round Stool Multipurpose Stool Chairs Flexible Seating for Kids Adult Home Classroom(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99

Materials cost

$109.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.77

Total project goal

$178.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.47

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$10.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Bezos Family Foundation match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $156.71

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