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Ms. Rinaldo from Rochester, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating During Reading and Writing Skill Practice

Help me give my students flexible seating choices with these fitness balls while improving their reading and writing skills during small group work with these practice materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rinaldo's classroom raised $193

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My Project

I previously purchased some cheap, $5 fitness balls for flexible seating options in my classroom that did not survive daily use. However, their effectiveness was proven as both focus and productivity increased for students who used them. My students are begging me to bring back the fitness balls! We would also like to enhance our reading and writing skills center with these requested 180 days resources. During centers I work with small groups of students to target specific areas for improvement in reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and word work. Students' hard work and positive character traits are rewarded with school dollars they can cash in for prizes. Snacks and alternate lunch options are their top two requests! Please help me stock my rewards cupboard while helping my students meet their grade level goals!

Ms. Rinaldo Urban Choice Charter School Grades 6-8

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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.

Rochester, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

50 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BalanceFrom Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Exercise Ball Yoga Ball Fitness Ball Birthing Ball with Quick Pump, 2,000-Pound Capacity, Black, 68-75cm, XL • Amazon Business $15.18 3 $45.54
180 Days of Language for Sixth Grade – Build Grammar Skills and Boost Reading Comprehension Skills with this 6th Grade Workbook (180 Days of Practice) • Amazon Business $18.39 1 $18.39
180 Days of Writing for Sixth Grade - An Easy-to-Use Sixth Grade Writing Workbook to Practice and Improve Writing Skills (180 Days of Practice) • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Kellogg's All Day Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack, 34.5oz Box (30 Snacks) • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
180 Days of Reading: Grade 6 - Daily Reading Workbook for Classroom and Home, Reading Comprehension and Phonics Practice, School Level Activities ... Challenging Concepts (180 Days of Practice) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
180 Days of Spelling and Word Study: Grade 6 - Daily Spelling Workbook for Classroom and Home, Cool and Fun Practice, Elementary School Level ... Challenging Concepts (180 Days of Practice) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Chef Boyardee Mac & Cheese, 7.5 Oz. Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00

Materials cost

$131.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.86

Total project goal

$192.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$192.42

3 Donors

-$96.21

Donations toward project cost

-$81.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.43

match offer

-$96.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$81.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.43

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$0.00

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