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Ms. Henderson from Alton IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help Us Read About World News Events with Flexible Seating!

Help me give my students leveled reading materials and flexible floor seating to collaborate in comfort.

  • $271 goal

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My Students

I teach 6th grade special education language arts. I have classes of students at varying levels in their reading development. My students learn individually, in small groups, and in the full classroom setting. They learn through discussion, writing, and hands-on.

My students are inquisitive and love to share information that they read with each other.

They are most engaged in their work when they are interacting with texts at their independent or instructional levels. The students are motivated to improve their reading and set independent reading goals. Throughout the year, they monitor their progress toward achieving those goals. The students cheer each other on and celebrate when they reach a personal record.

My Project

My students are eager to learn about the world around them. The Scholastic News articles provided differentiation to help students experience success at the appropriate reading level. Some of the previous magazines taught students about volcanoes, children overcoming adversity, showing kindness, and leadership.

With access to these magazines the students are exposed to diverse news stories from around the world while learning the skills and strategies that are necessary to become strong readers.

Students start the year working as a whole group on the magazines, then over time, they are able to complete the tasks either in small group or independently.

My students often have a hard time sitting still and focusing on their reading. The introduction of flexible seating in the classroom has allowed students choice and movement while they work. Students have demonstrated responsibility when they have the ability to choose where to work. The rug and pillows would add to the limited flexible seating choices that we are currently using.

Ms. Henderson
Grades 6-8
    More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 24 students.

    8 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scholastic News, Grade 3 (min. 10 subscriptions per order) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $5.75 15 $86.25
EGOBUY Solid Square Floor Pillow Tufted Thicken Chair Pad Tatami Corduroy Seat Cushion, 22x22 inch, Gray • Amazon Business $36.49 2 $72.98
ACTCUT Super Soft Indoor Modern Shag Area Silky Smooth Fur Rugs Fluffy Rugs Anti-Skid Shaggy Area Rug Dining Room Home Bedroom Carpet Floor Mat 4- Feet by 5- Feet (Grey) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99

Materials cost

$188.22

Vendor shipping charges

$8.62

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$229.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.53

Total project goal

$270.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$270.19

5 Donors

-$202.19

Donations toward project cost

-$171.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.33

Matching donations from our partners

-$68.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$57.80

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.20

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$0.00

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