Help me give my students a comfortable, modern, and flexible wrting environment. For many of them, trying to sit at desk and write an essay is restrictive and uncomfortable. They need a space that feels safe.
$349 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! 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.
Help me grow young, inspiring writers! My middle schoolers are a hilarious, hardworking, talented, energetic group of 12-13 year olds. They love spending time in their community playing sports, helping others, and enjoying life. They take interest in everything from political hot topics, to far off places and weird science! They are inspired by young people who are making a positive contribution to the world, such as Malala. Many of my students have dreams to give back to others throughout the world. A large percent of my students have come from Central and South American, as well as Middle Eastern coutries. They tend to use their experiences and the experiences of their family to see the world with open eyes, loving hearts and sharp minds. They ask a LOT of questions, which I love! Their curiosity and eternal optimism motivates me to be a better teacher every day.
My students don't always see themselves as writers, and often see writing as an impossible obstacle.
I hope to teach them that they are all ALREADY writers, with their own amazing stories to tell!
My Project
The materials I have requested will ensure my classroom truly feels like a place where my students can become strong readers and writers. In my 5 years of teaching English, I've learned that they ALL have stories to tell; some harder to tell than others. Many of my students come from economic hardships and complicated family situations. I try my best to make MY classroom a comfortable environment where students can feel safe to talk and write about their experiences, no matter what they may be. Today's kids need an outlet and safe place to be themselves, discuss their challenges and find community in their peers.
With comfy seating options, I can create not only an effective writing environment, but a sort of sanctuary for all students.
In addition to a comfortable environment, these items will help me build a meeting center where we can come together as a class and discuss accomplishments of the day, challenges, goals and just catch up. Writing itself is an intimidating, lengthy, frustrating process. These items will no doubt transform my classroom into a warm, friendly, safe space and surely foster the creativity of young writers.
Cotton Craft - Hand Knitted Cable Style Dori Pouf - Blue - Floor Ottoman - 100% Cotton Braid Cord - Handmade & Hand Stitched - Truly one of a Kind Seating - 20 Dia x 14 High
• Amazon Business
$63.99
1
$63.99
Cotton Craft - Hand Knitted Cable Style Dori Pouf - Green - Floor Ottoman - 100% Cotton Braid Cord - Handmade & Hand Stitched - Truly one of a Kind Seating - 20 Dia x 14 High
• Amazon Business
$63.99
1
$63.99
Dorcy LED Bright Mini Lantern 70 Hour Run Time, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$5.86
10
$58.60
Seville Classics WEB291 15.7" Foldable Storage Ottoman (Set of 2) Footrest Toy Box Coffee Table Stools, 2-Pack, Charcoal Gray
• Amazon Business
$39.49
1
$39.49
Safavieh Monaco Collection MNC243N Vintage Bohemian Navy and Light Blue Distressed Area Rug (3' x 5')
• Amazon Business
$36.42
1
$36.42
Materials cost
$262.49
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.94
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$296.43
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$52.31
Total project goal
$348.74
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$348.74
8 Donors
-$233.00
Donations toward project cost
-$205.55
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$27.45
match offer
-$106.92
Match offer toward project cost
-$90.88
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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