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Ms. Mancilla from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shining Scholar Essentials

Help me give my students a classroom that is fully stocked with essential items & comfortable seating. Thank you for your generosity.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mancilla's classroom raised $163

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Celebrating 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

The playdoh will be used for hands on activities that create a different experience of learning! Such as creating letters, numbers, even words using fine motor skills. The dry erase sheets are great for different center activities & the colored paper will be great for newsletters being sent home to create that home & school connection. Storage bins will help with organizing materials so students can independently access them. Lastly flexible seating is extremely important in my classroom because it creates an environment for students to feel safe, comfortable & ready to learn. Thank you!

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Literacy
Traditional School
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Mancilla Joplin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

22 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Big Joe Milano Kid's Smartmax Black Beanbag Chair • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99

OleFun 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10 X 14 in Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves in 10 Colors, Plastic Clear Sheet Protectors, School Teacher Supplies, Organization for Classroom Storage • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49

Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49

Play-Doh Bulk Handout 42 Pack of 1-Ounce Modeling Compound, Party Favors, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Dicunoy 8 Pack Plastic Classroom Storage Bins Organizer, White Pantry Storage Basket with Handle, Stackable Narrow Bins for School, Office, Kitchen, RV, Shelf, Desktop, Closet, Bedroom • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost			$106.95
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.60
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$138.55
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$24.45
Total project goal			$163.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$163.00
5 Donors			-$92.00
Donations toward project cost			-$85.10
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$6.90
match offer			-$62.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$52.70
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$9.30
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.12
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Shining Scholar Essentials

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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