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Ms. Avalos from Richmond, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Materials to Improve Reading!

Help me give my students access to materials to improve their reading skills and experience!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Avalos's classroom raised $536

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

To help cultivate a love for reading and to support each student's individual needs, our classroom requires some additional resources that will make a significant difference.

Book Bags for Each Student: Every student has their own book bag, which is carefully curated to include books that match their reading level and interests.

These bags would not only foster a sense of ownership and responsibility but would also allow students to take home and share the joy of reading with their families.

Bean Bag Chair: A comfortable reading nook can make all the difference in a child’s reading experience. It’s proven that a relaxed environment enhances focus and engagement, and this chair would create a special reading corner that encourages students to spend more time with their books.

Auditory Feedback Phones: These simple yet effective tools help students improve their reading fluency by allowing them to hear their own voices as they read. This immediate auditory feedback is crucial for developing pronunciation, rhythm, and expression. For many students, especially those who struggle with reading, these phones can make a world of difference in their ability to practice and gain confidence in their reading skills.

Guided Reading Strips: For students who struggle with tracking words on the page, guided reading strips are invaluable. These strips help students follow along with the text, reducing the likelihood of skipping lines or losing their place. They are particularly helpful for young readers and those with learning disabilities, making the reading process more manageable and enjoyable.

Thank you for your commitment to education and for helping us make our classroom a place where every student can thrive.

Ms. Avalos Sheldon Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Richmond, CA View local requests

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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Blue (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Teling Clear Book Pouches for Students with Name Tag Pocket Colorful Book Bags with Handles and Name Tag Reading Book Pouches Organizer for School Classroom Library Home • Amazon Business $51.99 2 $103.98
(6 Pack - Green) Toobaloo Auditory Feedback Phone – Accelerate Reading Fluency, Comprehension and Pronunciation with a Reading Phone. • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
32 Pieces Dyslexia Tools for Kids Dyslexia Reading Strips for Dyslexic Students, Guided Reading Strips Trackers for Kids, Teacher Education Classroom Supplies (Colour Sets-B) • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31

Materials cost

$374.28

Vendor shipping charges

$11.45

Sales tax

$34.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.40

Total project goal

$535.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$535.99

3 Donors

-$491.87

Donations toward project cost

-$455.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.12

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$0.00

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