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Mr. Gruber from New Carlisle OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rug, Learn and Read

My students need a cozy reading area with a small rug and chairs.

  • $199 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

The students in my classroom are students with learning and emotional disabilities. I am searching for new and exciting materials to motivate all of my students to be as successful as possible.

My students come in ready to learn, and know that our classroom is a safe place to make mistakes, learn from them, and that they will never be judged on their abilities or disabilities.

With these qualities, they help each other learn and grow into better learners, friends and citizens. They know that they will receive the support and trust of myself and the paraprofessionals inside our classroom.

My Project

My classroom is compiled of an amazing group of learners that just happen to have multiple disabilities. In addition to having multiple disabilities, my students also come from low income homes. While there are several factors working against them, they come to school each day ready to learn. It is proven that children learn new words as they read. Subconsciously, they absorb information on how to structure sentences and how to use words and other language features effectively in their writing and speaking. A new reading corner with a rug for students to sit on, bean bag chairs for students to relax in, a table and lamp would encourage our students sit down, get comfy and enjoy reading. By reading our hope is that each child will understand that reading is its own reward.

"My kids" want to be successful and work very hard to achieve their goals.

The differences in learning styles and varying abilities require a lot of differentiation in instruction. They are learning what is considered typical middle school content; however, the average reading level for my class is second grade. My goal is to provide them with a learning environment that encourages both social and academic success.

Mr. Gruber
Grades 6-8
  • Tecumseh Middle School
  • New Carlisle, OH
    • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 20 students.

    3 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $36.88 2 $73.76
Unique Loom Solo Solid Shag Collection Modern Plush Cloud Gray Rectangle (4' x 6') • Amazon Business $37.82 1 $37.82
DHP Parsons Modern End Table, Multi-use Toolless Assembly, Dark Espresso • Amazon Business $13.22 1 $13.22
Simple Designs Home LT2007-BLK Chrome Mini Basic Table Lamp with Fabric Shade, 5.7" x 5.7" x 11.81", Black • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$136.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.80

Total project goal

$198.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $198.64

3 Donors

-$198.64

Donations toward project cost

-$168.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.80

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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