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Mrs. Ruth Carrasquillo from San Diego, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spaces to Read Places to Learn!

Help me give my students flexible seating opportunities and hands on manipulatives to create an engaging and interactive learning environment, helping students stay focused and excited as they develop essential reading skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruth Carrasquillo's classroom raised $769

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

As educators, we understand that every student has unique learning needs and preferences, and creating an environment that accommodates those differences is key to fostering success. Flexible seating is a vital component in achieving this. By offering a range of seating options—such as standing desks, floor cushions, and collaborative seating arrangements—students are empowered to select the space where they feel most comfortable and focused. This flexibility promotes a sense of ownership over their learning environment, enabling them to stay engaged and productive. Your support will help students thrive both academically and emotionally, while fostering independence and self-direction in their educational journey.

In addition to flexible seating, interactive reading materials are an essential tool in enhancing literacy and critical thinking.

Traditional textbooks and reading materials can often be passive, but by integrating interactive resources we engage students in a more meaningful and immersive way. These materials cater to a wide range of learning styles—whether auditory, visual, or kinesthetic—and provide opportunities for students to learn at their own pace. Interactive reading encourages active participation, critical thinking, and deeper comprehension, all of which are crucial for academic success. Your generous donation will help us equip our classrooms with the necessary resources to keep students engaged and excited about reading.

Together, flexible seating and interactive reading materials create a learning environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and academic excellence. By investing in these resources, you are not just supporting a classroom, but helping to shape the future of our students, giving them the tools they need to succeed both now and in the years to come. Your contribution makes a direct impact on their educational experience, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership in helping us build a more dynamic and effective learning space.

Mrs. Ruth Carrasquillo Oak Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Diego, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

40 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bouncyband Wiggle Seat Sensory Chair Cushion, 13 Inches, Purple • School Specialty $24.97 8 $199.76
JoyNote Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit 234 Pcs with Double-Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Kids Spelling and Learning • Amazon Business $23.98 6 $143.88
Balance Board Wobble Board - Balance Boards for Adults - Wooden Wobble Balance Board for Kids and Toddler - Yoga Board - Rocker Board - Natural Solid Wood Curvy Board 36" • Amazon Business $54.98 2 $109.96
Fun and Function - Boundary Wiggle Seat - Soft Plush Seat with Back & Sides to Help Kids Stay in Place (Wiggle Cushions Sold Separately) - Sensory Seat for Children with Special Needs - Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $41.57 1 $41.57
Gamenote 12 Pack Magnetic Small White Board Set - Double Sided Magnet Dry Erase Ruled Lap Boards 9x12 Lined Whiteboard for Kids Student Learning • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Meet the Phonics - Blends Workbook • Amazon Business $9.71 1 $9.71

Materials cost

$544.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.98

Sales tax

 $49.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$652.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.21

Total project goal

$768.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $768.07

5 Donors

-$688.49

Donations toward project cost

-$642.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.25

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$67.09

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 $0.00

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