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Ms. Valencia from Boston MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Choice Matters: Creating Comfortable Classrooms for Inspired Learning

Help me give my students flexible seating options and organizational tools to support their diverse learning needs and foster a more inclusive and dynamic classroom environment.

  • 2 donors
  • $515 still needed

expires Sep 05

  • 2 donors
  • $515 still needed
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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

Creating an environment where students can take ownership of their learning is essential in fostering their academic growth and development. With flexible seating options, my students have the freedom to select a workspace that aligns with their individual preferences and needs. Whether they choose to work at traditional desks, a wobble stool, or a yoga ball, the ability to be comfortable and in control of their environment significantly enhances their motivation and engagement. They not only make thoughtful decisions about where to work but also exhibit greater focus and collaboration with their peers. However, to further support their diverse needs, standing desks offer an alternative seating option, allowing students to move freely and maintain focus, while fidget tools provide sensory stimulation that can increase concentration. The addition of storage bins will promote organization and accessibility, allowing a more structured learning environment. With fun writing utensils available, students can express themselves creatively and engage more actively in academic tasks. Your support in providing these resources will undoubtedly contribute to their growth and success.

Ms. Valencia
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
edx Small Mobile Rolling Standing Desk - Overbed Table, Teacher Podium with Wheels, Adjustable Height Table, Rolling Desk Laptop Computer Cart for Home, Office, Classroom, Rust • Amazon Business $66.81 2 $133.62
MINTWOOD Design 3-Pack Storage Baskets for Shelves, Playroom and Classroom Storage Basket, Book Basket, Decorative Storage Cube Bins, Woven Closet Organizers, Pantry and Shoe Basket, Pastel Rainbow • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
MINTWOOD Design 3-Pack Storage Baskets for Shelves, Decorative Baskets for Organizing, Woven Baskets for Storage, Book Basket Cube Storage Bin Box, Pantry Closet and Shoe Organizers, Soft Pink • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
Swiffer WetJet Spray Mop Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner Pad Refill, 24 Count (PGC 08443) • Quill.com $17.39 2 $34.78
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Red and Yellow Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Sky Castle DoodleJamz JellyBoards — Squishy Drawing Pads Filled with Non-Toxic Sensory Gel – No-Mess Fidget Art – ASMR – Re-usable for Endless Artistic Creations (Blue and Red Gel) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Oyster&Pop Learning Clock for Kids - Telling Time Teaching Clock - Kids Wall Clocks for Bedrooms - Kids Room Wall Decor - Silent Analog Kids Clock for Teaching Time - Kids Learn to Tell Time Easily • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Lineon Erasable Gel Pens, 26 Colors Retractable Erasable Pens Clicker, Fine Point, Make Mistakes Disappear, Assorted Color Inks for Drawing Writing Planner and Crossword Puzzles • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
BIC Mechanical Pencil #2 Xtra-comfort Pencils With Grip - Variety Bulk Pack Of 80 40 0.5mm And 0.7mm Led Assorted Colored Barrels (AST-2) • Amazon Business $24.57 1 $24.57
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
BAZIC Pencil Pouch 3 Ring Binder Pouch w/Rivet Enforced Rings Holes, Neon Black Color Mesh Window Zipper Pouches, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Classroom Timer, Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Purple & Purple) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Erasable Gel Pens, 15 Pack Retractable Erasable Pens Clicker, Fine Point, Make Mistakes Disappear, 11 Black 2 Blue 2 Red Inks for Writing Planner and Crossword Puzzles… • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Swiffer WetJet Antibacterial Solution Refill for Floor Mopping and Cleaning, All Purpose Multi Surface Floor Cleaning Solution, Fresh Citrus Scent, 1.25 Liters • Amazon Business $6.94 2 $13.88

Materials cost

$464.11

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.42

Total project goal

$589.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$589.49

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$514.49

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