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

Stimulating Art Projects + Early Literacy Reads

Help me give my students a new rug, flexible seating, early literacy instruction and hands-on art/STEM projects to aid in their personal and academic growth.

  • $1,400 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Our school is in a low income area where students lack sufficient resources to reach academic success. 100% of the students receive free lunch. My students live in a high poverty neighborhood and many of the adults in their lives are unable to provide sufficient help. Many of my students fall at the Pre-K level academically and are in need of intensive instruction. They are the sweetest, most lovable kids of all time and they have a deep desire to learn and grow! However, we lack the sufficient resources to aid that growth.

My Project

This project aims to support students on their road to mastering early literacy by getting books and materials that focus on basic sight words and phonics. The pandemic had a very negative impact on my students' academic levels, pushing them several steps back in their education. I know that they are capable and they impress me every day, but it is critical that as their teacher, I meet each of them where they are academically, meaning I need the right materials. These early literacy books and tools will help teach students how to read and comprehend literature, building their inner confidence

Further, hands-on art and STEM projects will assist students in strengthening fine motor skills, their ability to work with others, and simply, an arena in which students can engage with their creative side and build newfound confidence.

The repercussions of the pandemic didn't just stunt the academic growth of our students, but their socio-emotional growth as well. SEL is an integral part of a student's academic and personal journey, making it nothing short of critical that students continue to build strong relationships with peers and self. Many of my students have a love and deep interest in art, however, we lack an art class. I believe that the use of art projects helps to stimulate our students' minds and helps them find new areas of success. It is also a very positive and productive emotional outlet.

My pedagogical perspective will always be rooted in the notion that the classroom is like a second home, so it must be inviting, safe, secure, and the desired space to be. Adding in new books, bringing in cozy areas, such as a class carpet and flex seating, as well as art projects, will assist in building students intrinsic motivation to

Ms. Bloom
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carpets for Kids 4106 Printed Circletime Around The World Kids Rug Size: Oval 6'9" x 9'5",Multicolored • Amazon Business $287.64 1 $287.64
Magna-Tiles 100-Piece Clear Colors Set, The Original Magnetic Building Tiles For Creative Open-Ended Play, Educational Toys For Children Ages 3 Years + • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Urban Shop Super Soft Faux Fur Saucer Chair With Folding Metal Frame, Black • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
First Little Readers Parent Packs Complete Set (5 packs) - Guided Reading Level A, B, C, D, E&F • Amazon Business $76.50 1 $76.50
Complete Set of Bob Books, Sets 1-5 (42 books) • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99
Paint & Plant Flower Growing Kit for Kids - Best Birthday Crafts Gifts for Girls & Boys Age 4, 5, 6, 7, 8-12 Year Old Girl Christmas Gift - Childrens Gardening Kits, Art Projects Toys for Ages 4-12 • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Window Paint Art Stickers Kit Kids – Children’s Make Your Own Fun Suncatchers Set – [24] Sun Catchers, [24] Suction Cups & [11] Paints – DIY Car Window & Mirror Arts & Crafts Kit Children • Amazon Business $18.98 2 $37.96
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Earth Science Kit - Over 15 Science Experiments & STEM Activities for Kids, Crystal Growing, Erupting Volcanos, 2 Dig Kits & 10 Genuine Specimens, an AMAZON EXCLUSIVE Science Kit • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Little Leveled Readers: Level D Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar! • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
4M Amazing Art Spinner (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Dry Erase White Board - 12''x16'' Magnetic Desktop Whiteboard with Stand, 8 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser - Portable Double-Sided White Board Easel for Kids Ages 3+/Drawing/to Do List/Wall/Desk/School • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Modeling Clay Kit - 36 Colors Air Dry Magic Clay, Soft & Ultra Light DIY Molding Clay with Sculpting Tools, Animal Decoration Accessories, Kids Art Crafts Best Gift for Boys & Girls Age 3-12 Year Old • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09
Scratch Paper Art Set, 100 Sheets Rainbow Magic Scratch Art Black Scratch it Off Paper Crafts Notes Drawing Boards Sheet with 10 Wooden Stylus and 4 Stencils for Kids DIY Christmas Birthday Gift Card • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels G & H (Parent Pack): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29
Creative Kids DIY Magic Bouncy Balls - Create Your Own Crystal Powder Balls Craft Kit for Kids - Includes 25 Bags of Multicolored Crystal Powder & 5 Molds - Makes Up to 43 Balls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Nonfiction Sight Word Readers Parent Pack Level A: Teaches 25 key Sight Words to Help Your Child Soar as a Reader! • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Scholastic First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Levels E & F • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Week-by-Week Phonics Packets: 30 Independent Practice Packets That Help Children Learn Key Phonics Skills and Set the Stage for Reading Success • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Extra Practice for Struggling Readers: Phonics: Motivating Practice Packets That Help Intermediate Students Build Essential Decoding Skills to Succeed in Reading and Writing • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
World of Reading Marvel Meet the Super Heroes! (Pre-Level 1 Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $10.85 1 $10.85
Creativity for Kids Emoji Bracelets, Makes 5 Bead Bracelets - Arts and Crafts Jewelry Making for Kids • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Expo 50 Count Dry Erase Wipes (81850) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book 1: A Scare of A Dare • Amazon Business $5.71 1 $5.71
100 Words Kids Need to Read by 3rd Grade: Sight Word Practice to Build Strong Readers • Amazon Business $3.95 1 $3.95

Materials cost

$1,138.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,189.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$209.92

Total project goal

$1,399.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,399.49

16 Donors

-$1,368.90

Donations toward project cost

-$1,189.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$179.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.59

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