Help me give my students flexible seating and cool classroom materials for when we return for in-person learning!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alston's classroom raised $738
This project is fully funded
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 Students
Being at our school for several years, I have gotten the chance to really get to know many of the students in the school, including those I have never taught. Many of them have gone through seriously adverse situations and misfortunes that impact their everyday life, especially their education. I am amazed at how resilient they can be, and how they push through to the best of their abilities regardless of hardships that affect them. Being a fifth-grade teacher has shown me how fast some students have to mature. I have taught their younger siblings in previous years (coming up from kindergarten and first grade) and see how they take care of their family. Each child that I have gotten to know at this school has my heart.
I want nothing but the best for all of these students, and that includes giving them hands-on experiences that will be memorable to them.
My students need to be able to feel like school isn't another one of their draining duties or work. I want all of them to enjoy school and look forward to each day in my class, whether in person or virtually. They truly deserve the best!
My Project
Now that we are getting a hang of virtual learning, it's time to start thinking ahead. It's official that our district plans to send students back to school in-person come August, so I want to be prepared with some thing that will help make that transition a bit easier for students.
Tending to the social emotional needs of my students is going to be a top priority for me!
That is why I'm asking for sketch books and coloring tools that will be used for students to freely draw or write and express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions. I am also considering the need for creating space in the classroom and I want to do that with flexible seating options that will make that easier. Lastly, an air purifier is essential in creating an environment that will make students and teachers feel safe as we return during a pandemic. The overall goal is to welcome students back to school and gear up with materials that will help us be prepared for the changes that are to come.
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
Pacon Corporation - Art1st Sketch Diary 9 X 6
• Teachers' School Supply
$5.69
30
$170.70
Sargent Art Colored Pencils 250/pk
• Teachers' School Supply
$66.44
1
$66.44
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - 14" H
Color: Blue
• Teachers' School Supply
$59.99
1
$59.99
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - 14" H
Color: Red
• Teachers' School Supply
$59.99
1
$59.99
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - 14" H
Color: Purple
• Teachers' School Supply
$59.99
1
$59.99
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - 14" H
Color: Black
• Teachers' School Supply
$59.99
1
$59.99
HIMOX AP01 Compact Air Purifier Medical Grade H13 True HEPA Filter (99.97%), Ultra Quiet Desk Air Cleaner Purifiers with 3-Stage Filtration, 215 Sq. Ft, for Home Bedrooms
• Amazon Business
$59.45
1
$59.45
Materials cost
$536.55
Vendor shipping charges
$52.48
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.05
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$627.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$110.66
Total project goal
$737.74
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$737.74
2 Donors
-$334.54
Donations toward project cost
-$315.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$19.50
match offer
-$367.11
Match offer toward project cost
-$312.04
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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