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Ms. Bates from Mesquite, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Today A Reader, A Future Leader!

Help me give my students a reading experience that is out of this universe!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bates's classroom raised $598

This project is fully funded

My Project

I LOVE when students realize the adventures that books can take them on. I am waiting to setup an open and inviting library for students to enjoy books during their centers and free time.

I can remember as a young learner how much my teacher stressed the importance of reading and how a book can take you on a journey beyond your wildest dreams.

I want to give this same experiences to my first graders!

Reading is always an adventure and I plan on taking my students on a magical one this year. I cannot wait to see all the places we go!

Ms. Bates C.W. Beasley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Mesquite, TX 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Simply Stylish Neutral Rainbow Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 7'6" x 12', Brown • Amazon Business $301.72 1 $301.72
KB Designs - 4-Cube Bookcase, Unit Shelf, Storage Organizer, White • Amazon Business $34.66 2 $69.32
American Plastic Toys’ Kids’ Scoop Rockers (Pack of 4), Blue, Lounging Floor-Level Chairs, Reading, Gaming, Watching TV, Indoors, Outdoors, Stackable, Non-Toxic, BPA-Free Plastic, Easy Wipe Clean, 3+ • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00
ABC Kids Round Rug,4ft Cream Alphabet Cotton Baby Play Mat with Tassels Soft Educational Washable Carpet Nursery Teepee Tent Play Mat for Toddler Room Bedroom Living Room • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Furinno Luder Bookcase / Book / Storage , 3-Tier, White • Amazon Business $25.73 1 $25.73

Materials cost

$470.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.62

Total project goal

$597.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.44

2 Donors

-$587.44

Donations toward project cost

-$499.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.12

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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 $0.00

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