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Ms. Terhaar from Reno, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Year of Coziness and Reading

Help me give my students flexible seating and new books to enrich our learning environment!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Terhaar's classroom raised $956

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

Dear DonorsChoose Team,

I hope this letter finds you well.

I am writing to express my deep appreciation for the invaluable work that DonorsChoose does in supporting educators like myself and to share my passion for creating an engaging and comfortable learning enviornment

As an educator, my primary goal is to instill a love for reading and learning in my students. I firmly believe that one of the most effective ways to achieve this is by providing students with access to a wide variety of books that cater to their diverse interests and reading levels. These books open up new worlds, spark curiosity, and fuel a lifelong passion for reading. However, my classroom currently lacks the resources to offer a comprehensive library that can meet the individual needs of all my students. Additionally, I am dedicated to creating a flexible and comfortable learning environment. A conducive atmosphere encourages active participation, collaboration, and a sense of ownership over one's own learning. To achieve this, I envision implementing flexible seating options that can accommodate different learning styles and preferences. Whether it's comfortable seating, standing desks, or cozy corners for quiet reading, these choices will empower my students to learn in the way that suits them best.

By contributing to this project, you would be making a lasting impact on the lives of the students who walk through my classroom door.

Thank you,

Ms. Terhaar

Ms. Terhaar Lemmon Valley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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
Studico ActiveChairs Kids Wobble Chair, Flexible Preschool & Elementary Classroom Seating, Improves Focus, Posture & Helps ADHD/ADD, Sensory Chair, [Active Fidget Chairs], 14" Stool, Ages 3-7, Black • Amazon Business $70.80 3 $212.40
Explore Your World: Multicultural Foods Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $71.96 1 $71.96
Mindfulness Matters Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Empowering Young Girls Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Eric Carle Paperback Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
Supporting Self-Esteem Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $60.26 1 $60.26
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT Takes Action! Box Set (8 Books: Kindness, Responsibility, Patience, Respect, Honesty, Organization, Diversity, & Safety) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
ECR4Kids SoftZone Floor Cushions, Round, Flexible Seating, Contemporary, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
3 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Yoga Ball Chairs for Kids Inflatable Yoga Ball Office Chair Stability Balance Trainer with Black Inflator for Student Desk Chairs (Cute Color) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
The Good Egg: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $12.51 2 $25.02
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Promote Self Esteem • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Pink Is for Boys (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.95 1 $9.95
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$765.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$811.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.26

Total project goal

$955.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $955.07

4 Donors

-$822.54

Donations toward project cost

-$699.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$123.38

match offer

-$132.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.88

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 $0.00

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