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Mr. Angel Rodriguez from Bridgeport, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Charming Calming Play Couch!

Help me give my students new seating spaces like a play couch for reading comfortably in our classroom library!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Angel Rodriguez's classroom raised $275

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In a diverse learning environment, I recognize the importance of creating spaces that foster collaboration, creativity, and effective learning. A play couch is a vital resource that can transform our classroom dynamics. Beyond its playful appearance, the play couch is a multifunctional tool, providing students with a comfortable and interactive space for group activities, storytelling sessions, and imaginative play. This couch can be a bridge for our bilingual learners, encouraging them to communicate, collaborate, and express themselves in both languages, thereby enriching their linguistic skills and cultural understanding. With your support, I aim to enhance our classroom experience, ensuring that every student has access to an environment that nurtures holistic development and embraces the joy of learning.

Your generous contribution will make a significant difference in enhancing our educational efforts and ensuring that my students receive the best possible opportunities to thrive academically and socially.

I am deeply grateful for your consideration and support in enriching the learning experiences of my bilingual students.

Thank you for supporting my students by knocking down the barriers to resources necessary for their success.

I appreciate your consideration in this matter and sincerely hope you will favorably view my request and provide the requisite funds.

Mr. Angel Rodriguez Geraldine W Johnson School Grades PreK-2

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.

Bridgeport, CT View local requests

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

55 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lunix LX15 14pcs Modular Kids Play Couch, Child Sectional Sofa, Fortplay Bedroom and Playroom Furniture for Toddlers, Convertible Foam and Floor Cushion for Boys and Girls, Blue • Amazon Business $199.97 1 $199.97

Materials cost

$199.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.11

Total project goal

$274.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$274.08

1 Donor

-$232.97

Donations toward project cost

-$232.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.11

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$0.00

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