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Mrs. Melendez from San Bernardino CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

I Work Best When I Am Comfy

My students need a diverse environment via flexible seating for their diverse needs.

  • $701 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

This is my 6th year of teaching. I have taught both international and nationally. My experiences have taught me that students, no matter the age, learn best by doing. It is my goal to provide as many active learning situations as possible. I am technology driven individual and strive to bring as much technology into the classroom whether it is through STEAM projects, apps, or project based learning. My school serves a low-income area of San Bernadino, CA. The majority of the population are English Learners.

The school is a K-6 and serves over 700 children and has fantastic teachers who love their students.

The goal is prepare every student for college and career readiness no matter their income. To prepare students to be productive citizens of a global society.

My Project

My students enjoying using every space in the room while they work. They do their best work when they are comfortable. Many of my students like to work on the floor. The lap tables and pillows will allow them to work comfortable. The wobble cushions will assist with hyperactivity and the Empire chairs are so cool children will be begging to learn in them.

By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement.

These materials will provide my students more of what they need to fulfill their learning potential. Since every child has diverse needs should not the classroom furniture be flexible to fit those needs?

Mrs. Melendez
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Pillow: Rondo Style with Liner- 6 Colors (plum, large 18 inch) • Amazon Business $29.95 4 $119.80
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted Colors (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $59.75 2 $119.50
Deluxe Green Lap Desk Table with Foldable Legs - Portable Table with Flip Top Storage Compartment for Pencils, School Supplies, Accessories - 17.5 Inches • Amazon Business $24.97 3 $74.91
Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
Intex Inflatable Empire Chair, 44" X 43" X 27", Color May Vary, 1 Chair • Amazon Business $25.50 2 $51.00
Honey-Can-Do TBL-03540 Portable Laptop Lap Desk with Handle, Mint, 23 L x 16 W x 2.5 H • Amazon Business $15.83 3 $47.49
Mind Reader Adjustable 8 Position Lap Top Desk with Cushions, Black • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98

Materials cost

$510.64

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$46.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.00

Total project goal

$700.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$700.02

1 Donor

-$350.01

Donations toward project cost

-$297.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.50

match offer

-$350.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$297.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.50

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$0.00

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