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Ms. Cebrian from Monterey Park, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Cebrian's classroom raised $1,233

New Teacher Creating a Specialized Space for Exceptional Students!

Help me give my students with special needs a safe and calming space. Your donation will support a classroom environment designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and support the unique learning needs of special education students.

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Ms. Cebrian Brightwood Elementary School
Monterey Park, CA Grades 3-5

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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

As a first-year credentialed Latina teacher in a low-income community, I am deeply committed to supporting the academic and emotional growth of my special education students. These students face unique challenges both inside and outside the classroom, and they deserve a space where they feel safe, valued, and empowered to succeed. My goal is to create a classroom environment that is not only inclusive but also calming and nurturing—a place where learning is encouraged and supported at every level. As someone who shares a cultural and community connection with many of my students, I understand how important it is to build a space that reflects their needs and experiences.

To help achieve this, I am developing a sensory-friendly reading area that includes a carefully selected library tailored to their learning levels, comfortable bean bags for flexible seating, and a stimulating, supportive carpet to promote sensory regulation.

These elements are not just classroom decorations—they are intentional tools designed to help students focus, feel safe, and engage in learning in a way that works best for them. With the color coded bins, students will be able to identify their specific books for their reading level. As a new teacher, I am starting from scratch and rely on generous donors to help bring this vision to life. Your support will directly impact my students by helping provide the resources they need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we can create a classroom that is more than just a place to learn—it can be a place to belong.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 21 donors
Ms. Cebrian Brightwood Elementary School Grades 3-5 Monterey Park, 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

24 students impacted 21donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Guided Reading Leveled Book Sets - Complete Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Big Joe Milano Lenox Denim Cobalt Beanbag Chair • Amazon Business $59.99 3 $179.97
Outus 24 Pcs Macaron Color Plastic Cubby Bins with Self Adhesive Labels Stackable Classroom Book Bin Toy Storage Tub Organizer Container Box 11.6 x 7.7 Inch for Library Preschool Office Home, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
Nuanchu 32 Pcs Plush Foam Interlocking Floor Mat Climbing Area Rugs 11.8 x 11.8 Inch Square Soft Fluffy Tiles with Border Play Mat Flooring Tiles for Home Playroom Decoration (Gray) • Amazon Business $67.99 2 $135.98
Amazon Basics 7 Cube Organizer Bookcase, Storage Shelves, Book Shelf, White, 9.3 D x 19.5 W x 41.8 H in • Amazon Business $45.47 2 $90.94
Way Basics Book Shelf 4 Cubby Storage (Tool-free Assembly) • Amazon Business $59.49 1 $59.49
Scholastic First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level D, Set of 25 Books (SC-811150) • Quill.com $22.94 1 $22.94
Scholastic Teacher Resources First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels I & J Boxed Set, Paperback 80-per Set (SC-733450) • Quill.com $20.33 1 $20.33
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level B: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level C: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19

Materials cost

$910.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $83.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,047.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.82

Total project goal

$1,232.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,232.14

21 Donors

-$1,180.38

Donations toward project cost

-$1,047.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$133.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$51.76

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