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Mrs. Valdivia from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Find a Spot to Read a Lot!

Help me give my students a comfortable place to enjoy good books where they will want to come back for more!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Valdivia's classroom raised $498

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate 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

The 19 students in my class are determined learners. They are a group with a kaleidoscope of personalities and backgrounds. I have 5 English Language Learners in my class and 2 diverse learners.

Coming to school is an exciting event for them.

Our classroom is a safe and fun place where they can be themselves and grow.

My Project

Who doesn't enjoy a comfy spot to read? My students normally sit on the floor in our library, but they ALL rush to get to the only two chairs there when it's their turn to visit. They love the colors and the feeling of sitting in that special chair just like they do at their local library. Sitting in these chairs in our library will encourage their interest and love for reading.

Having somewhere comfortable to sit will add to the excitement of being in our class library and getting to find that good book to read...a place where they can embark on imaginary trips to outer space and the Wonders of the World.

Many of my students do not have library cards nor do they visit the library as they should. Developing a love for books and reading is essential to becoming life-long learners.

Mrs. Valdivia George Washington Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

19 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Modern Upholstered Furniture - Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $386.96 1 $386.96

Materials cost

$386.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.60

Total project goal

$497.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.36

5 Donors

-$497.36

Donations toward project cost

-$422.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.60

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 $0.00

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