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Ms. Martinez from Albuquerque, NM is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student Mentors Teaching the Future

Help me give my students cushions to sit on and markers to write with while mentoring their kindergarten reading buddies to improve their literacy skills.

  • $247 goal

This project expired on December 2, 2024.

This project expired on December 2, 2024.

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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

Our fourth grade class mentors a kindergarten class at our school. Every week, each fourth grader mentors their "buddy" through activities and provides support and encouragement for these young students who are just starting out.

The cushions will provide extra seating in the classroom, while the dry erase/Mr. Sketch markers will be used during the individual activities (such as letter formation on whiteboards and chart making.)

By the end of the school year, each fourth grader will help their kindergarten buddy read at least ten books, developing confidence and fluency in reading while enhancing their own mentorship and communication skills. Additionally, we aim to create a supportive and engaging environment that encourages a lifelong passion for reading in both grades.

My students never let the fact that they attend a Title I school affect their ability to learn, create, and share, which is what I admire most about them. They are amazing kids who will do great things in the future, they just need the tools to help them along the way.

Ms. Martinez Alamosa Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Albuquerque, NM 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

Never Before Funded 40 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fumete 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Cushions Round Seat Pillows Seating 15 x 15 Inches Color Chair Cushions Floor Pillow Reading Cushion for Kids Adults Classroom Home School Playing Supplies (Green) • Amazon Business $65.99 2 $131.98
Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 36 Count (2003992) • Staples $24.10 1 $24.10
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $20.71 1 $20.71

Materials cost

$176.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.96

Total project goal

$246.40

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