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Ms. Clucus from Stamford CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Creative Cozy Corner for Reading Success

Help me give my students a comfortable and creative environment to help support their reading growth.

  • $581 goal

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My Project

Please help us create a comfortable classroom environment that fosters students' reading success and helps them thrive. Many of my students struggle when reading in one way or another. A majority of my students are distracted easily, have a hard time visualizing what they read, and struggle to stay focused which in turn affects their reading comprehension and fluency. I want to create a classroom where each student feels safe and comfortable reading independently which will help improve their fluency as well as comprehension. Using alternative lighting from lamps and hanging lights has shown to help in all of these areas. I am hoping that these additions to our classroom will help create this ideal classroom. I also test students for alternative placement and these changes will help the testing students feel comfortable and focused. Furthermore, we need additional cleaning supplies and materials to create this environment.

My students need additional materials to be able to demonstrate their learning in alternative ways.

I would like to supply these materials in my class so they can demonstrate their understanding by drawing on whiteboards and on paper to share their learning with their peers. I am hoping to get markers, chalk markers, highlighters, colored pencils, pencils, and paper to support all of my students which will help them achieve academic success.

In addition, I would like to reward my students when they show reading improvement. My students want to do well and want to improve their reading but they sometimes need a little push. I think it is very important to use positive reinforcements such as small rewards to help celebrate our students achievements. I would like to reward my students with fidgets and candy when they show focus and improvement when reading. Please help us create our "creative cozy corner.”

Ms. Clucus
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Candy Variety Pack - Candy Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped 210 Count - 5 LB Bulk - Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers Strawberry, Sour Patch Kids & Twizzlers Cherry Pull N Peel - Valentines Candy Bulk - Pinata Stuffers Candy (80 Oz Variety Pack) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
GTSYDING LED Icicle Lights, 13FT 96 LEDs 8 Modes Window Curtain Extendable Fairy Christmas Ceiling Dangling Hanging Twinkle Memory Lights for Party Decorations Outdoor Indoor (Warm White, 4M) • Amazon Business $15.29 3 $45.87
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 1 $42.96
Rarlan Colored Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 36, Coloring Pencils 432 Count • Amazon Business $39.96 1 $39.96
JumpOff Jo - 48 Pack of Liquid Chalk Markers – Reversible Chisel and Round Tip - Neon, Metallic, and White Included • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
200LED Hanging Sphere Lights, Battery Operated Starburst Lights, 8 Modes Dimmable Remote Control, Waterproof Fairy Lights, Copper Wire Lights, Indoors Outdoors Christmas Decoration (Warm White) • Amazon Business $15.95 2 $31.90
Bedside Lamps for Bedrooms Set of 2 Nightstand - Table Lamp with 3 Color Modes 2700K-5000K, Small Lamp with USB C+A Charging Port and AC Outlet, White Lamp for Side Table, Mini Bed Side Lamp for Kids • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
iBayam Journal Planner Pens Colored Pens Fine Point Markers Fine Tip Drawing Pens Porous Fineliner Pen for Journaling Writing Note Taking Calendar Coloring Art Office Back to School Supplies, 18 Color • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Drsoum Inspirational Wall Art Home Office Decor, Motivational Wall Decor for Bedroom Living Room Office Classroom, Positive Affirmations Quotes Poster Framed Art for Women Men Kids, Set of 6, 8"x10",Framed • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97
Scissors Bulk 20-Pack, Taotree 8" Multipurpose Scissors, Soft Comfort-Grip Handles Stainless Steel Sharp Shears for School Office Home, High/Middle School Classroom Scissors, Sewing DIY Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Madisi Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Bulk Pack, 84-Count • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Amazon Basics Low-Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase White Board Marker, Assorted Colors - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $8.18 2 $16.36
Microban Disinfectant Spray, 24 Hour Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, All Purpose Cleaner, Citrus Scent, 4 Count, 22 fl oz Each • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
10 Pcs Elements of English Language and Literature Posters Vintage English Teacher's Posters Educational Art Print for Middle High School Classroom Decorations for Teachers Elementary, 13 x 10 Inch • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.34 1 $11.34
NEENAH Creative Collection Classics Specialty Cardstock Starter Kit, 8.5 X 11 Inches, 72 Count Assortment (46407-02) • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
FANCY LAND 12 Motivational Posters Inspirational Quotes Posters Wall Art for Students Teachers Classroom Office Home Decorations 12 x 16 Inches • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$456.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$493.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.06

Total project goal

$580.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $580.40

11 Donors

-$385.50

Donations toward project cost

-$331.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.08

match offer

-$190.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$161.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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