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Ms. Castillo from San Francisco, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Flexible in the Classroom

Help me give my students items that enable flexible seating options, snacks, anxiety management tools, fidgets and supplies to enhance our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Castillo's classroom raised $558

This project is fully funded

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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

The resource room is a place for students to come in and request support in any area they struggle in, academically, socially and emotionally. Students who enter the classroom have disabilities and are in need of additional supports that enable them to learn and be successful in school. We went virtual for one year and this broadened inequities for our students.

The students I teach are a part of the special education program at our school and the resources needed will benefit students with disabilities.

In 2020, when we entered the virtual world through teaching, our students persevered as best they could. Their resilience was showcased when they continued to show up via a screen to learn, create and simply socialize within our virtual classroom. This is what has inspired me to further create an online learning experience that not only hopes to support all of their needs, but also focus on reshaping a virtual world that enhances those supports we have in place.

My Project

The materials chosen for this project highlight flexible seating options, tools to support students emotional regulation and self monitoring skills, and health and wellness supplies to keep our students fed and flexible in our space.

The students in our classroom all qualify for Special Education services and receive academic, social, and emotional support.

This project will help students feel more in control and comfortable in our own environment. The items in this project will add more flexible seating options and includes tools to support students emotional regulation. These items will also support students health and well-being by enabling snacks and support students with anxiety and stress regulation.

Ms. Castillo Ruth Asawa School of the Arts Grades 9-12 San Francisco, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Stack Chair, Desert Rose Plush Bean Bag • Amazon Business $64.47 1 $64.47
Foldable Utility Cart Folding Portable Rolling Crate Handcart with Durable Heavy Duty Plastic Telescoping Handle Collapsible 4 Rotate Wheels for Travel Shopping Moving Luggage Office Use(Pink) • Amazon Business $59.39 1 $59.39
AmazonBasics Adjustable Standing Mobile Laptop Storage Shelves, Natural cart, 21.5 x 15.7 x 30-45.3 INCHS • Amazon Business $53.75 1 $53.75
51 Pcs Sensory Fidget Toys Pack, Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Sensory Fidget Pack for Kids Adults ADHD ADD Anxiety Autism with Stress Balls Infinity Cube, Gifts for Party Favors Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Tower Surge Protector Power Strip 10 ft Cord, NTONPOWER 8 Outlets Surge Protector Flat Plug, 5 USB Desktop Charging Station Circuit Breaker Safeguard for Home Office Accessories College Essentials • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Anxiety Sensory Stickers Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom (Starry Sky Style,36 Pieces) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Snack Box Variety Pack (53 Count) Cookies Chips Candy Care Package for Office Meetings Schools College Students, Military, Father ,Dad Christmas Gift Baskets • Amazon Business $25.80 1 $25.80
Easy-Going Stretch Futon Sofa Slipcover Armless Sofa Bed Cover Furniture Protector Without Armrests with Elastic Bottom for Kids,Soft Jacquard Fabric Small Checks(Medium Futon, Olive Green • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Bouncyband Wiggle Feet, Dark Blue, 12” x 15” x 2.5” – Foot Fidget Cushion, Sensory and ADHD Tools Can Help You Stay on Task Longer - Alleviate Anxiety/Stress, Hyperactivity and Boredom • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
MyGift 7-Inch Magnetic Whiteboard Marker Holder Organizer, Storage Crate-Style Boxes with Light Burnt Wood Finish, Set of 3 • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Bouncyband Wiggle Seat Cushion with Fun Decorative Cow Print Cover – Wobble Chair Can be a Calming Tool for Anxiety, ADHD – Perfect for Classroom and Virtual Learning • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$400.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$36.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$473.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.56

Total project goal

$557.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$557.05

1 Donor

-$278.52

Donations toward project cost

-$236.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.78

match offer

-$278.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$236.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.78

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$0.00

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