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Mrs. Mejia from Oklahoma City OK is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nurturing Young Minds:Transforming Classrooms With Reading Corners & Essentials

Help me give my students inclusive learning spaces, including well-curated reading corners and essential classroom materials to support their language development.

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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 Project

As a teacher dedicated to serving language learners, I understand the importance of creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that cater to the unique needs of diverse student populations. Many of my students come from multicultural backgrounds, bringing with them a rich tapestry of languages, cultures, and experiences. For these students, a well-curated reading corner serves not only as a gateway to literacy but also as a bridge between their native languages and the English language. By providing them with access to books in their native languages, as well as resources that promote bilingualism and cultural awareness, we can honor their identities, validate their experiences, and empower them to embrace the linguistic diversity within our classroom community.

Every student is unique, and their learning preferences vary.

Some students may concentrate better while sitting on the floor, while others may prefer a cozy corner with pillows. Flexible seating accommodates these diverse learning styles, ensuring that every student has access to a comfortable and conducive environment for reading, regardless of their needs.

Additionally, essential classroom resources play a crucial role in scaffolding language development, providing students with the tools they need to build their language skills and communicate effectively in English. With your support, we can create a learning environment where language learners feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Thank you for believing in the power of education and for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students.

Mrs. Mejia
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Annualring Kids Couch, 9 PCS Play Couch Sofa for Kids Imaginative Furniture Play Set for Creative Kids,Toddler to Teen Bedroom Furniture, Couch Sofa Foam Play Couch Indoor Outdoor • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Factory Direct Partners 13745-NVPB Birch SoftScape Sling Book Display, 4-Shelf Vinyl Storage for Kid"s Books and Magazines for Bedroom, Playroom, Daycare, Preschool or Classroom - Navy/Powder Blue • Amazon Business $111.00 1 $111.00
20 Pcs Classroom Headphone with Microphone Bulk On-ear Mic over Ear Headsets Kids Earphones Classroom Students Lightweight Children Class Headphones for School Office, Meetings, Chat, Black • Amazon Business $51.99 2 $103.98
Delmach Bean Bag Chair Cover (No Filler) | Bird's Nest Shape | Adult Size | Microsuede | Stuffed Animal Storage for Kids Or Memory Foam| Double Stitched | Durable Zipper | Soft Premium • Amazon Business $24.88 2 $49.76
hand2mind FingerFocus Highlighter Sets, 6/Pack (91496) • Quill.com $22.13 2 $44.26
SUNEE 3 Ring Binder 1 Inch 4 Pack, Clear View Binder Three Ring PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School Binder or Office Binder Supplies, Assorted Pastel Binder (Pink Purple Mint Blue) • Amazon Business $20.85 2 $41.70
100W Cordless Hot Glue Gun Kit 20V Battery Powered(Battery Included), Wireless Glue Gun Rechargeable with Stand, Heavy Duty Hot Glue Gun with 12pcs 0.43'' Full Size Hot Glue Gun Stick for Craft & DIY • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Eucalyptus Branch Magnetic Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Attractivia Kindergarten Sight Words Magnetic Flash Cards - 52 Sturdy Large Dolch Cards for Literacy of Beginning Readers, Homeschool, Teachers and ESL • Amazon Business $23.05 1 $23.05
Attractivia 2nd Grade Sight Words Magnetic Flash Cards(Second Grade) - 46 Sturdy Large Dolch Cards for Literacy of Beginning Readers, Homeschool, Teachers and ESL • Amazon Business $21.05 1 $21.05
PerKoop 2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Classroom Acrylic Floating Bookshelf for Kids Wall Mounted Nursery Bookshelf for Teacher Children Toddler Class School (White,17 Inch) • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Attractivia 1st Grade Sight Words Magnetic Flash Cards(First Grade) - 41 Sturdy Large Dolch Cards for Literacy of Beginning Readers, Homeschool, Teachers and ESL • Amazon Business $20.05 1 $20.05
Junkin 12 Pieces Magnetic Borders for Classroom Whiteboard Colorful Bulletin Board Border Strips Border Trim for Classroom Office Decor (Vivid) • Amazon Business $9.79 2 $19.58
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Clear • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Clicker for Powerpoint Presentations, TIBURN 100 Feet Presentation Clicker USB/USB-C 2 in 1 Slides Clicker for Mac/Win/Computer/Laptop Presentation Pointer • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 11.5 x 9.0-Inch, 100-Pack, 3 mil • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
300PCS Wooden Scrabble Tiles, Scrabble Letters for Crafts, Making Alphabet Coasters and Scrabble Crossword Game. • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$719.84

Vendor shipping charges

$1.20

Sales tax

$58.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$820.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.80

Total project goal

$965.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$965.31

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Bezos Family Foundation match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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$765.31

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