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Mrs. Hinkle from Allentown PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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ESL Students Need More

Help me give my students sturdy wooden chairs to sit on that will not break.

  • 8 donors
  • $828 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

It takes so much to be a successful teacher. Since becoming an ESL teacher, there are so many things that are needed to be successful and organized. When I left the 3rd-grade classroom, I did not anticipate how much, so I left most of my educational materials with my 3rd-grade replacement.

With that being said, I need new materials to supplement what I already have.

Many materials are basic but will help facilitate learning. ESL students are required to take standardized tests 4 times a year, with grades 3-5 an additional PSSA test. A pencil sharpener to sharpen pencils for these students so they have 2 pencils each becomes very tedious. Dividers also alleviate distractions and give students a quiet space to work. We like to reward our students for taking these multiple tests, so prizes are critical. A laminator helps secure and keep materials from being ruined. We photocopy many colored photos to assist ESL students with vocabulary. Paper protectors will keep lesson plans protected. A speaker to enhance audio for Level 1 ESL students provides pronunciation of words. ESL is a "push-in" model which requires me to travel from room to room to provide support. The magnetic tabletop whiteboard allows me to have a portable board to write words and sentences for small groups. These small groups are asked to sit at a small table and sturdy stools will help make room for all students to sit. Previous metal stools have broken. Last but not least, Lysol wipes keep areas clean that multiple students use.

Mrs. Hinkle
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunlly Upholstered Wood Stool 18.5 Inch Backless Stacking Stools Round Stool Chairs with Non Slip Foot Mats Bentwood Stackable Seating for Kitchen Living Room Home and Classroom (Khaki,6 Pcs) • Amazon Business $115.99 2 $231.98
Teling 36 Pack Privacy Desk Dividers for Students, Plastic Study Carrel Divider, Easy to Clean Privacy Dividers, Keeps Their Eyes on Their Own Test, Classroom Folders Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
EOOUT Small Dry Erase White Board with Stand, 12"X16" Double-Sided Desktop Board Magnetic Whiteboard Easel for Kids, Students Drawing Memo to Do List Wall Desk School • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Lemon & Lime Blossom 80 Wipes/Canister 6 Canisters/Carton (1920077182CT) • Staples $39.50 1 $39.50
X-ACTO® Pencil Sharpener, Teacher Pro® Electric Pencil Sharpener, With Auto Adjust Dial, SafeStart® Motor, SmartStop®, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $39.10 1 $39.10
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 300 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $33.89 1 $33.89
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $33.26 1 $33.26
KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size, 600 Pack • Amazon Business $30.89 1 $30.89
GOgroove SonaVERSE USB Speakers for Laptop Computer - USB Powered Mini Sound Bar with Clip-On Portable External Speaker Design for Monitor, One Cable for Digital Audio Input and Power (Red) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
URSKYTOUS 130Pcs Animal Erasers Kids Pencil Erasers Desk Pets Puzzle Erasers Bulk Mini Animal Food Erasers Toys Eraser Prizes for Classroom Rewards, Game Prizes, Treasure Box, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Leeche Premium Pop Party Favors Toys for kids,107PCS Prize Box Toys for All Ages kids,Birthday Party, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest, Goody Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95

Materials cost

$663.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$703.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.13

Total project goal

$827.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$827.52

8 Donors

-$827.52

Donations toward project cost

-$703.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$124.13

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$0.00

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