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Mrs. Tavolacci from Stamford, CT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Work Options For Fourth And Fifth Graders

My students need yoga mats to stretch out on, comfy chairs to curl up in, and lots of table options to work on!

  • $719 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I have the pleasure of teaching reading, writing and social studies to two groups of energetic, curious, enthusiastic, hard-working learners this year: one fourth and one fifth grade class. Our school is located in an urban-suburban area, and we are one of the few neighborhood schools left with a true neighborhood feeling!

I have a unique relationship with my current classes as I had the privilege of teaching many of them as first graders (and some, again as fourth graders), so I've been able to watch these students grow from tentative, emergent readers into capable and confident "big kids".

My students come to school with smiles on their faces, despite any adversity they face in and out of school. Given this, they deserve the world.

My Project

Research shows that not all students work best under the same conditions. I couldn't agree more! Some students need more light, others prefer a dim room. Some students work best laying down or standing up as opposed to the typical "sit at a desk" school setup.

If my students feel comfortable, respected, and valued, they will be able to do their best.

I want to provide my students with as many, flexible seating and work options as possible in order to best meet their needs. They need lap desks and coffee tables for on-the-floor work, yoga mats to stretch out on, along with chair, table and light options! These materials will provide my students will the flexible work options they need to be happy, comfortable, focused learners!

Mrs. Tavolacci Julia A Stark Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Stamford, CT View local requests

More than half 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

48 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safco Products 4750GR Zenergy Ball Chair, Gray/Black Base • Amazon Business $140.74 1 $140.74
STERILITE 16248006 Ultra Basket with Titanium Inserts, White, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $21.49 4 $85.96
Majestic Home Goods Chevron Cube, Small, Gray • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
IKEA Lack Coffee Table - Black/Brown • Amazon Business $49.49 1 $49.49
Ikea Side Table, Black • Amazon Business $23.00 2 $46.00
Crosley Retro Metal Side Table, Oasis Green • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Honey-Can-Do TBL-03540 Portable Laptop Lap Desk with Handle, Mint, 23 L x 16 W x 2.5 H • Amazon Business $18.44 2 $36.88
Sierra Comfort Adjustable Stool with Wheels and Metal Plated Frame, Black • Amazon Business $31.53 1 $31.53
YogaAccessories (TM) 1/4'' Extra Thick High Density Yoga Mat (Phthalate Free) - Slate Blue • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
YogaAccessories (TM) 1/4'' Extra Thick High Density Yoga Mat (Phthalate Free) - Soothing Sea • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Intex Beanless Bag Inflatable Chair, 42" X 41" X 27", Gray • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Bintiva round balance disc purple 33cm • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Simple Designs LD1003-WHT Basic Metal Desk Lamp with Flexible Hose Neck, White • Amazon Business $8.94 1 $8.94
Simple Designs LD1003-BLK Basic Metal Desk Lamp with Flexible Hose Neck, Black • Amazon Business $8.68 1 $8.68

Materials cost

$572.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$610.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.76

Total project goal

$718.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $718.39

8 Donors

-$714.68

Donations toward project cost

-$610.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.71

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