Help me give my students a cozy and inviting area to grow as a reader with storage bins, stools and storage baskets!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ortiz's classroom raised $562
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
I will be teaching 17 amazing first graders this year. They are all bilingual and are learning to read, write and speak English. Our school is situated in an urban setting that is comprised of large Latinx population. They have proven to be resilient this past year during virtual learning. My students along with their parents have worked tirelessly and have gone above and beyond to learn their foundational skills in reading such as the alphabet, the concept of print, phonological awareness, phonics, high-frequency words, and fluency. This year they will continue to learn to read in English and explore different literature. I am hoping to provide them with a variety of books from different Genres in order to support their learning.
My Project
A classroom library will provide my students with access to a cozy place where they can read a book. This will help promote literacy and will support reading inside and outside of school.
With the items I have selected I will create a small nook in the classroom that is warm and inviting where students will enjoy reading a book.
Books will be clearly organized in baskets and will be sorted by genre, topic or themes. Creating a cozy area to read by adding bean bags, a welcoming rug, lamps, and decor is a great way to encourage students to spend time reading. This will also allow for flexible seating which promotes better behavior, more motivation, and more productivity.
The library will provide opportunities for independent reading and serve as a place for students to talk about and interact with books.
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
Really Good Stuff Book and Binder Holder Plastic Storage Bins (Set of 12) – Book Bin Containers for Office Organization, Magazines, Teacher Supplies, Classroom Organization – File Organizing Bins
• Amazon Business
$59.69
2
$119.38
Pearington Plastic Commercial Stackable Stools, Multipurpose Stool Chairs for Schools and Offices, Flexible Seating - Set of 4, Black
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
Really Good Stuff Multi-Purpose Plastic Storage Baskets for Classroom or Home Use - Stackable Mesh Plastic Baskets with Grip Handles 13" x 10" (Black - Set of 12)
• Amazon Business
$62.56
1
$62.56
Humble Crew, Grey/White Toy Organizer, 9 Bin Storage, 24" Tall
• Amazon Business
$46.90
1
$46.90
Nobildonna Bean Bag Chair Cover (No Filler) for Kids and Adults,Beanbag Stuffed Animal Storage Without Filling Plush Toys Holder and Organizer Soft Premium Corduroy 100L
• Amazon Business
$20.99
2
$41.98
BOJOY 6'X6' Fluffy Round Area Rug Carpets for Bedroom, Modern Shag Circle Soft Non-Slip Home Decor Rug, Suitable for Living Room Boys Girls Room and Other Floor Decorations (Grey, Round (6'x6'))
• Amazon Business
$39.00
1
$39.00
TomCare Cube Storage 6-Cube Closet Organizer Storage Shelves Cubes Organizer DIY Plastic Closet Cabinet Modular Book Shelf Organizing Storage Shelving for Bedroom Living Room Office (Wood-grain White)
• Amazon Business
$30.99
1
$30.99
Humble Crew, Grey/White Kids Book Rack Storage Bookshelf, 4 Tiers
• Amazon Business
$29.97
1
$29.97
Materials cost
$440.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.61
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$477.38
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$84.24
Total project goal
$561.62
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$561.62
2 Donors
-$295.81
Donations toward project cost
-$251.44
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$44.37
match offer
-$265.81
Match offer toward project cost
-$225.94
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 Ms. Ortiz and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
