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

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Ready to Learn Supporting My Second Grade Classroom

Help me give my students the essential tools! I'm seeking funding for classroom items like beanbags, a laminator, rug, doorbell, reading books, and supplies to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

  • $1,088 goal

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

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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 second-grade teacher, I'm creating a learning environment that promotes engagement, creativity, and academic excellence. To achieve this, I've identified essential materials that will help me establish a focused and productive classroom.

The materials include beanbags for a cozy reading nook, a laminator for educational displays, a classroom rug for designated learning areas, a doorbell for managing transitions, reading books, and basic school supplies.

These materials will help students develop a love for reading, understand complex concepts, and participate fully in class activities.

The beanbags will create a quiet space for independent reading, while the laminator will enable me to create durable visual aids. The classroom rug will define our gathering spaces, promoting community and collaboration. The doorbell will signal transitions, helping students develop self-regulation skills. The reading books will provide access to diverse literature, and the school supplies will ensure students have necessary materials.

These materials will play a critical role in creating a focused learning environment. They will promote engagement, creativity, and academic excellence, supporting the diverse needs of my students and fostering a love of learning. With these materials, I'll be well-prepared to deliver high-quality instruction, promote student participation, and help students reach their full potential.

By providing a comfortable reading space, visual aids, and necessary supplies, I'll create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and supports the unique needs of each student. These materials will help me establish a positive and productive classroom culture, setting my students up for success and a lifelong love of learning.

Ms. Perez Emmett S Finley 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.

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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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Pastel Rainbow Smileys Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Multi, Seats 28 • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Scotch© Thermal Laminator - Laminates Up To 13 in. Documents - 19-1/2 in. x 6 in. x 3 in. • Nasco $100.80 1 $100.80
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 60 • Blick Art Materials $35.50 2 $71.00
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 25 $62.25
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Homguava 2.5FT Bean Bag Chair: 2.5' Bean Bags with Memory Foam Filled,Comfy Beanbag Chairs Round Bean Bag Sofa with Dutch Velvet Cover-Soft Pink • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Homguava 2.5FT Bean Bag Chair: 2.5' Bean Bags with Memory Foam Filled,Comfy Beanbag Chairs Round Bean Bag Sofa with Dutch Velvet Cover-Blue • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Homguava 2.5FT Bean Bag Chair: 2.5' Bean Bags with Memory Foam Filled,Comfy Beanbag Chairs Round Bean Bag Sofa with Dutch Velvet Cover-Purple • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 3 $32.16
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
SECRUI Wireless Doorbell, Easy installation, Waterproof, Adjustable Volume, 58 Chimes, Colorful LED, 1000Ft Range, M520+F55, White • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the Last Day of School (The Classroom Community Collection) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79

Materials cost

$808.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $73.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$924.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$163.08

Total project goal

$1,087.21

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