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

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Helping Every Student Thrive at HES

Help me give my students the resources they need to succeed. I’ll be supporting diverse learners as a Case Manager and ELPT at HES, a low-income school in Chicago.

  • $2,985 goal

This project expired on October 12, 2025.

This project expired on October 12, 2025.

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 Project

My students at HES are resilient, curious, and full of potential. Many come from low-income households and face daily challenges, but they show up eager to learn. As their Case Manager and ELPT, I support a diverse group of learners, including English language learners and students with disabilities. What makes them special is their determination and unique ways of thinking. They thrive when given the right tools and opportunities.

The resources in this project, such as visual aids, hands-on manipulatives, and language supports, will help my students access the curriculum in ways that match their learning styles, increasing engagement and building confidence.

One key resource is the Logitech H111 Stereo Computer Headset. These will be used during small-group instruction and language activities, helping students focus on listening comprehension tasks and speaking practice without distractions.

The Beanbag Seats will provide comfortable, flexible seating, allowing students to choose a space where they feel focused and relaxed. This adaptable seating will support both independent and collaborative learning. The Easel will help facilitate visual learning, allowing students to interact with and contribute to lessons, fostering a collaborative classroom environment.

The Privacy Screen will offer a sense of personal space, helping students reduce distractions and focus better on individual tasks. Finally, the Canopy will create a calming, sensory-friendly area in the classroom, providing students a quiet space to decompress and return to learning with renewed focus.

My goal is to create an inclusive, supportive classroom where every child feels empowered. With your support, these resources will help my students build confidence, stay engaged, and reach their academic goals, providing them with the tools they need to thrive.

Ms. Lopez Hughes Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

Never Before Funded 60 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Orange (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 5 $645.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Double-Sided Mobile Teaching Easel • Lakeshore Learning Materials $499.00 1 $499.00
Flipside© Computer Lab Privacy Screen - 22 in. W x 20 in. D x 22-1/2 in. H - Pack of 3 • Nasco $16.58 15 $248.70
Logitech H111 3.5mm Stereo Computer Headset On-Ear Black (981-000612) • Staples $14.19 15 $212.85
Lakeshore Cozy Corner Canopy - A Reading or Calming Corner for Classrooms • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 2 $179.98
Wiggle Feet Sensory Cushion for Autism and Sensory Support - A Fidget-Friendly Seating Solution • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 3 $89.97
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
9 FIDGET Friends: 7.5" Slug, 3" Pop Octopus Spinner, 3.5" Bendy Axolotl (3 each fidget toy, social emotional learning, calming corner sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $64.00 1 $64.00
5 Book Set Lil' Libros: Dr. Ochoa's Stellar World STEAM Bundle (Math, Arts, Engineering) (bilingual Spanish English, STEM books for classroom library) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
Feppy: BILINGUAL Bundle #1 - Spanish/English BINGO Board Game & Yellow, the Happy Little Boat Books (2 bilingual hardcovers) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Learning Resources - Spanish Syllables Pc W/ Cards Chart • Teachers' School Supply $39.99 1 $39.99
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
Key Education Social Skills Activities for Kids, 15 File Folder Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, Emotional Regulation Tools for kids Preschool to Grade 2 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
306pcs Funny Meme Vinyl Stickers Pack, Large Bulk Sticker for Laptop, Phone, Water Bottles, Computer Cars... Vine Sticker Decal DIY Décor for Bumper Accesory • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Spanish is My Superpower: A Social Emotional, Rhyming Kid's Book About Being Bilingual and Speaking Spanish (Teacher Tools) • Amazon Business $10.33 1 $10.33

Materials cost

$2,381.86

Vendor shipping charges

$89.12

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$35.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,536.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$447.65

Total project goal

$2,984.36

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