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Ms. Yahnke from Mesa, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy Boosters for Reading

Help me give my students much needed reading materials including decodable readers, flexible seating, a Scholastic subscription, and tablets for my classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Yahnke's classroom raised $2,939

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 Project

I teach 7th and 8th grade special education students in reading. Many of my middle school students are at least 2-4 grade levels behind their same grade peers in reading. They have struggled for many years, some are ELL, frustrated because they can't keep up and read like their peers. Yet, they still don't give up. They just need a little more motivation. That's where my project, "Literacy Boosters for Reading" comes into play.

Having these additional resources will provide my students with necessary resources to boost their interest, and help improve their reading performance in the classroom.

I am requesting a set of 4 tablets for classroom use, including decodable readers, flexible seating options for student choice, balance balls for increased choice, extra charging ports so students can charge their devices, calming/anxiety pillows, and a Scholastic Storyworks subscription with differentiated reading tools.

Ms. Yahnke Taylor Junior High School Grades 6-8

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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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AWQM Sofa Bed, Upholstered Convertible Sofa Bed with 2 Pillows, Modern Sleeper Sofa Couch with Wooden Frame and Metal Legs, Comfortable Velvet Sofa Suitable for Living Room Bedroom Office (Gray) • Amazon Business $285.83 1 $285.83
Amazon - Fire 7 (2022) 7 tablet with Wi-Fi 16 GB - Black • Best Buy Education $55.79 4 $223.16
Flash Furniture Laikyn Mobile Desk Chair with 360-Degree Tablet Rotation and Under-Seat Cubby, Rolling Desk Chair for Classrooms and Remote Learning, Dark Gray • Amazon Business $219.23 1 $219.23
Stand Steady Height Adjustable Round Table & Multifunctional Mobile Workstation | Portable Standing Desk with Pneumatic Air Lift | Collaborative Workspace for School & Office | Easy Assembly (Black) • Amazon Business $207.89 1 $207.89
KAIRUITUCH Small Futon Couch, Adjustable Backrest Mini Couches Sofa, Convertible Corner Couches for Small Spaces Living Room Apartment Home Office Studio Dorm, Blue, 306BL1 • Amazon Business $119.00 1 $119.00
Wobble Stool Standing Desk Stool - tall office chair for standing desk chair wobble stools for classroom seating adhd chair height adjustable stool 23-33" Active stool for standing desk wobble chairs • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Storyworks?, Grades 4-6 (Print + Digital) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $8.75 12 $105.00
SaharaCase - Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Most Tablets and Computers - Black • Best Buy Education $23.93 4 $95.72
Totnz TV Tray Table, Folding TV Dinner Table Comfortable Folding Table with 3 Tilt Angle Adjustments for Eating Snack Food, Stowaway Laptop Stand • Amazon Business $41.99 2 $83.98
Ultrapopp Pop up Sensory Tent for Kids, Extra Big 47x47in Black out Calming Hideout Den, Calm Down Fort for Kid Autism Anxiety ADHD SPD, Collapsible Autistic Sensory Room Play Tents with Door & Window • Amazon Business $79.95 1 $79.95
4 Pcs Meditation Floor Pillow Large Floor Pillow for Kids and Adults Square Meditation Cushion Large Pillows for Floor Seating Yoga Living Room Balcony Office Tatami Outdoor, 22 x 22 Inch (Beige) • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99
Lap Desk: Laptop Bed Desk Lap Tray Table Large Portable Foldable Computer bedtray, Laptop Lap Desk Stand with Cup Holder/Phone Holder/Storage Drawer for Working Writing Reading Eating Lapdesk, Beige • Amazon Business $28.79 2 $57.58
Degrees of Comfort Meditation Floor Pillow, Round Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Cushion for Tatami Living Room, Grey, 22 Inch • Amazon Business $27.98 2 $55.96
ProBody Pilates Ball Yoga Ball Exercise Ball, Balance Ball or Pregnancy Ball for Stability, Yoga Ball Chair, Therapy Ball Workout Ball or Birthing Ball for Pregnancy • Amazon Business $26.76 2 $53.52
VEVOR Lectern Podium Stand, Height Adjustable Laptop Table, Portable Presentation Standing for Classroom, Office, Church, Tilting Desktop with Edge Stopper, Oak • Amazon Business $50.35 1 $50.35
KKTONER PU Leather Rolling Stool Mid-Back with Footrest Height Adjustable Office Computer Home Drafting Swivel Task Chair with Wheels (Black) • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired Headphones School Class Set Headphones for School Library Computer Office Meeting Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
ProBody Pilates Ball Yoga Ball Exercise Ball, Balance Ball or Pregnancy Ball for Stability, Yoga Ball Chair, Therapy Ball Workout Ball or Birthing Ball for Pregnancy • Amazon Business $23.84 2 $47.68
Classroom Privacy Boards for Student Desks Plastic Folders Shields Test Dividers with 40 Pieces Colorful Name Labels for School Study Reduces Distractions 14 x 17.5 x 14 Inch, White (20 Pieces) • Amazon Business $40.79 1 $40.79
Weighted Stuffed Animal for Anxiety | Calming & Comforting 5 Lbs | Weighted Plush Animal Sloth | Anxiety Stuffed Animals for Adults & Kids | Carrying Bag Included | Machine Washable Weighted Plushie • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
PlushPals Weighted Sea Turtle - Microwaveable, Sensory Stuffed Animal - Scent-Free for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Ameriwood Home Parsons Coffee Table, Black • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64
Charging Station for Multiple Devices 40W Fast USB Charging Dock Station Organizer with USB Ports for iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Android Phone, Tablet (ETL Certified) (5 Charging Cables Included) • Amazon Business $31.92 1 $31.92
Vasysvi Essential Oil Diffusers, Ceramic Diffuser for Home, 300ml Aromatherapy Diffuser with Waterless Auto-Off & 7 LED Color Light, Quiet Essential Oil Diffuser for Large Room Office • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
ArtCreativity Flip Sequin Dolphin Plush Toy, 1PC, Soft Stuffed Dolphin with Color Changing Sequins, Cute Home and Nursery Animal Decorations, Calming Fidget Toy for Girls and Boys, 18 Inches • Amazon Business $21.55 1 $21.55
Portable Air Pump for Inflatables - Mini Hand Pump for Pool Floats, Inflatable Cushions, Inflatable Toys, Exercise and Yoga Balls - Balloon Pump • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows Insert (Pack of 2, White) - 18 x 18 Inches Bed and Couch Pillows - Indoor Decorative Pillows • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
DEWENWILS 6-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector with 10 Foot Long Extension Cord, Low Profile Flat Plug, 15 Amp Circuit Breaker, 500 Joules, Wall Mount, UL Listed, Black • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
SquarePie Reversible Sequin Pillow Covers Set of 2, Mermaid Decorative Pillowcases, Magic Color Changing Flip Sequin Throw Cushion Cases, 18x18 Inches Silver and Blue • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Tranquility Stress Relief Essential Oil Set, 3pk- Calming Essential Oil Blends, Stress Relief Gifts and Relaxation Gifts for Women & Men - Therapeutic Grade Aromatherapy Oils – Stocking Stuffer • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$2,261.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.50

Sales tax

 $161.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$33.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,497.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$440.74

Total project goal

$2,938.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,938.29

1 Donor

-$2,497.55

Donations toward project cost

-$2,497.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$440.74

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 $0.00

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