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Ms. J Ceniza from Tohajiilee NM is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Indigenous Learning: Flexible Seating & Cultural Libraries Project

Help me give my students flexible seating supplies and bookshelves that would provide comfortable and adaptable seating solutions alongside culturally relevant literature for Native American Indian children to create inclusive and conducive learning environments.

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My Project

What I love most about my primary gifted students is their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives, which enrich our learning community every day. The flexible seating chairs and culturally relevant bookshelves will further enhance their educational journey by providing comfortable and adaptable learning spaces that honor their heritage, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement, while the diverse literature will empower them to connect with their culture and broaden their understanding of the world around them.

The flexible seating chairs will allow my gifted students to choose the seating arrangement that best suits their learning style, promoting comfort and focus.

Meanwhile, the culturally relevant bookshelves will provide them with literature that reflects their backgrounds and experiences, fostering a deeper connection to their studies and promoting a love for reading.

Our primary goal for this project is to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that celebrates the cultural heritage of our Native American Indian students. By providing flexible seating options and a diverse selection of literature, we aim to enhance student engagement, promote a sense of belonging, and ultimately, empower our students to thrive academically and personally.

What makes my gifted students truly special is their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives. Despite facing various challenges, they demonstrate incredible strength and determination in pursuing their education. Their diverse cultural backgrounds enrich our learning community, fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow together.

Ms. J Ceniza
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Green (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 3 $687.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Comfy Round Lounge Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 3 $597.00
Read to Dream Pattern Rug - 8' x 12' Rectangle - Primary • Teachers' School Supply $390.96 1 $390.96
Rotating Bookshelf, Revolving Bookcase, Spinning Book Shelf, 4 Tier, 18.2” W x 50.6” H, White, Wood, 360 Degrees Bookshelves, Floor Stand, Rotation Display Tower, Stackable, Round, for Kids, Children • Amazon Business $110.61 1 $110.61
Homykic Bamboo White Bookshelf 4-Tier Ladder Shelf, 49.2” Freestanding Open Bookcase Book Shelf Bathroom Storage Shelf Unit Plant Stand for Small Space, Bedroom, Living Room, Home Office • Amazon Business $69.19 1 $69.19
Way Basics Book Shelf 4 Cubby Storage (Tool-free Assembly) • Amazon Business $52.98 1 $52.98

Materials cost

$1,907.74

Vendor shipping charges

$107.21

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,073.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$365.92

Total project goal

$2,439.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,439.49

2 Donors

-$35.00

Donations toward project cost

-$29.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

A family that cares about teachers match offer

-$35.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$29.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

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$2,369.49

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