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Ms. Klitz from Lake Worth, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Secret Life of Rex

Help me give my students and our class pet, Rex, a wonderful enclosure.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Klitz's classroom raised $920

This project is fully funded

My Students

As a reading interventionist, all of the students I teach have significant reading delays. The majority of these students have some type of learning impairment that interferes with their ability to read on grade level. My class is also comprised of English language learners who either know a small amount of English or do not know any at all.

My students work hard.

They are eager and excited to learn and they love to work with younger students to help them learn.

My Project

Our class has adopted a 3-year-old rescue Beardie (bearded dragon) named Rex. Not only is he teaching us more about his habitat in the desert, but also teaching our class responsibility.

Rex is going to be the perfect reading buddy for my students who lack self-confidence in their reading abilities.

He will lend a listening ear so my students can practice reading out loud to him.

Included in this project is everything our class will need for him to have a loving home in our classroom, including the terrarium, a heat lamp, food bowls, and decorative plants. We are so excited to bring Rex into our class!

Ms. Klitz Renaissance Charter School Central Palm Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lake Worth, FL View local requests

More than a third 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

56 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
REPTI ZOO 67 Gallon Reptile Large Terrarium Newly Upgraded All Glass 48" x 18" x 18" Double Hinge Door with Top Ventilation Reptile Terrarium(Knock-Down) • Amazon Business $419.99 1 $419.99
Natural Slate - Large 5 to 7 inch Stones. PH Neutral. Perfect for Aquascaping and Igwami Aquariums, Reptile and Amphibian Enclosures, Stone Carving & Crafts (10 lbs) • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Simple Deluxe PTDMLTCLAMPS Reptile Dome Light Clamp Lamp Fixture with 5.5 Inch Aluminum Reflector for Amphibian Pet Terrariums Habitat (no Bulb Included), Black , 60w Dome Light • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Reptile Sciences Terrarium Sand, 10-Pound, Natural Sedona • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
PINVNBY Bearded Dragon Accessories Lizard Hammock Jungle Climber Vines Flexible Leaves Habitat Reptile Decor for Climbing, Chameleon, Lizards, Gecko, Snakes • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
emours Reptile Décor Natural Forest Branch Terrarium Wood Aquarium Ornament, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LUCKY HERP UVA UVB Reptile Light 10.0, Desert UVB 150 Compact Fluorescent Lamp 23W • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Supla 14 Pcs Artificial Succulents Plants in Bulk Assorted Unpotted Hanging String of Pearls Cactus Aloe Picks Small Fake Succulents for Wreath Centerpiece Floral Arrangement Indoor Outdoor Home Décor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Leoyoubei Aquarium Decoration, Fish Tank Small Skull,Fish Turtle Hidden, Bonsai beautification. Cave Landscape Pet Reptile House Shrimps & Snails Love Them (Cattle Skull) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
REPTI ZOO Reptile Terrarium Thermometer Hygrometer Digital Display Pet Rearing Box Reptiles Tank Thermometer Hygrometer with Suction Cup • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
2 Pack 100W Infrared Ceramic Heat Lamp,Black Reptile Emitter Bulb for Pet Coop Heater Chicken Lizard Turtle Brooder Aquarium Snake, No Harm No Light, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $15.44 1 $15.44
REPTI ZOO Reptile Sand Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Reptile Substrate Metal Sand Shovel Terrarium Substrate Durable Litter Cleaner Corner Scoop • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Repti Rock Food And Water Dish Combo • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
Bearded Dragon, Home Alone: A Wordless Picture Book Full of Fun and Joy • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
BN-LINK BND-60/U47 Indoor Mini 24-Hour Mechanical Outlet Timer, 3-Prong, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
ZJCilected 2PCS Artificial Flocking Tillandsia Air Plants Faux Succulents Bromeliads for Indoor / Outdoor Garden and Home Decor, Terrarium Decorations, Arrangements, Office, and Displays(Small) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Zoo Med Reptile Electrolyte Soak - 16 oz • Amazon Business $10.06 1 $10.06
AWERT Reptile Habitat Background Blue Sky Oasis Cactus Sun and Desert Terrarium Background 48x18 inches Durable Polyester Background • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
HAICHEN TEC Lizard Clothes for Bearded Dragon - Shark Costume Outfit Handmade Lizard Shark Apparel Skin Protection Photo for Lizard Bearded Dragon Crested Gecko Chameleon Reptile (L,Shark Costume) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
POLKASTORE Bearded Dragon Harness and Leash Adjustable(S,M,L, 3 Pack) - Soft Leather Reptile Lizard Leash for Amphibians and Other Small Pet Animals • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
EvaGO 15 inch Black Curved Aquarium Tweezers Stainless Steel Curved Tweezer with Carbonation Protection Coating Against Rust Long Reptiles Feeding Tongs for Aquatic Plants Lizards Spider Snakes • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Fluker's Calcium Reptile Supplement with added Vitamin D3 - 4oz. • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$740.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$781.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.86

Total project goal

$919.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $919.08

4 Donors

-$454.12

Donations toward project cost

-$403.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.01

match offer

-$444.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$378.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.13

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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