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Ms. Mares from Laredo, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Minds, Comfy Spaces: Tools for Thriving Learners

Help me give my students the colorful supplies and comfortable seating they need to stay engaged and thrive in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mares's classroom raised $290

This project is fully funded

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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

I teach a class of 17 energetic and curious first graders who are eager to learn, explore, and express themselves every day. My students come from diverse backgrounds, and each one brings a unique spark to our classroom. To help them thrive, we need a learning environment that supports their creativity, comfort, and focus.

With your help, I can provide flexible seating options, like these wobble stools, cushions, and chair bands, that allow students to move and settle in ways that help them learn best.

We also need colorful markers and supplies to bring their ideas to life during writing, art, and hands-on activities. These resources will help transform our classroom into a space where every child can feel comfortable, engaged, and confident.

Thank you for supporting our little learners—you’re helping build a strong foundation for their future!

Ms. Mares Don Jose Gallego Elementary 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.

Laredo, TX 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

17 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool, 18-Inch Seat Height, Flexible Seating, Black • Amazon Business $49.74 2 $99.48
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Inflated Wobble Cushion Sensory Seat Flexible Seating for Classroom, Balance Disc with Needle Pump Wobble Cushion for Kids Children • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Crayola Crayons - Colors of the World, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.46 6 $14.76
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95

Materials cost

$203.18

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.44

Total project goal

$289.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$289.62

1 Donor

-$129.57

Donations toward project cost

-$123.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.48

match offer

-$144.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$123.09

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.24

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$0.00

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