This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My BRILLIANT 4th grade scholars live in the heart of a gentrified area right outside of Atlanta’s city limits, where the districts serving our Black communities rank as some of the lowest in the State, and the Nation. My students enjoy reading and literacy and have some of the most creative and intelligent minds. Yet almost all of my students read below grade level, many of whom are 2-3 grade levels behind. Most of our families experience some form of poverty, racism, mental illness, incarceration, and unemployment. Despite their circumstances, my scholars show up every day ready to learn and contribute their gifts and talents to building a strong school community.
My Project
I strongly believe that nurturing and developing our scholars' love for reading is critical for Black, Brown and low-income children to survive and thrive in our society. Adding more seating options to our Reading+Writing Oasis will allow EVERY student to simultaneously enjoy the benefits of flexible seating, which this past month has proven to help our scholars be fully present, comfortable and more involved in their learning process, which is a skill that, once acquired, is a lifelong asset.
We will utilize the requested items in the following ways:
The BOOK SHELF and RUG will be used to organize the books that we have in our classroom. We don't currently have an easy or convenient place where scholars have quick access to books for independent reading, so a book shelf plus rug would be the perfect addition to our Reading+Writing Oasis!
The Coffee Table will be for scholars to better utilize the various floor seating options by having an area where they can comfortably write!
The camp chairs turned out to be one of the most requested seating options, and all the students have asked me to get more! In addition to the camp chairs, the students requested to add the back pillows, the fidget bands, and
The best way to learn how to read, is to read more and love it. The recent changes to our learning environment has already helped my scholars maintain focus, it has increased their sense of self and well-being, and is making our learning process more fun and exciting! Help every student in our class unlock their genius and illuminate their paths on a lifelong educational journey!
Cascade Mountain Tech Compact Low Profile Outdoor Folding Camp Chair with Carry Case - Orange
• Amazon Business
$35.00
2
$70.00
Elecder i37 Kids Headphones Children Girls Boys Teens Adults Foldable Adjustable On Ear Headsets 3.5mm Jack Compatible iPad Cellphones Computer MP3/4 Kindle Airplane School Tablet Black/Blue
• Amazon Business
$11.99
5
$59.95
South Shore 3-Shelf Storage Bookcase, Royal Cherry
• Amazon Business
$57.94
1
$57.94
Mohawk Home Aurora Hopscotch Chalk Colorful Printed Contemporary Kids Area Rug,5'x8',Black
• Amazon Business
$45.00
1
$45.00
DHP Parsons Modern Coffee Table, Dark Espresso
• Amazon Business
$31.74
1
$31.74
Fidget Chair Bands for Kids - Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Bouncy Kick Bands for The Desk or Chair for Students with ADHD, Autism, or Sensory Needs
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Brentwood Originals Shagalicious Bedrest, Turquoise
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Brentwood Shagalicious Bedrest, Hot Pink
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Moslion African Pillow Cover African Woman in a Bohemian Dress Ethnic Throw Pillow Case 18x18 inch Cotton Linen Square Cushion Decorative Cover Sofa Bed Yellow Black
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$350.59
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$24.19
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.26
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$410.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$72.36
Total project goal
$482.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$482.40
1 Donor
-$478.89
Donations toward project cost
-$410.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Thompson's Shining Scholars! (4th Grade) and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
