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Ms. Straka from Allentown, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Where Readers Curl Up and Take Off!

Help me give my students a rug, pencil dispenser, pocket chart, and sticky notes to make a fun and cozy reading nook in the classroom.

  • $294 goal

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

My Project

With a rug, pencil dispenser, pocket chart, and sticky notes, my students will have a cozy and inviting space to enjoy reading in the classroom. They’ll have access to materials for taking notes and the freedom to curl up with a good book, letting their imaginations soar. My students love finding comfortable spots to read independently or with a partner—they thrive when given the chance to move around and escape the confines of traditional desks.

These resources will create a welcoming and engaging environment that supports their love of reading.

They’re eager to learn and excited to read, and my goal is to make that experience as enjoyable and meaningful as possible, helping them build a lifelong passion for books and learning.

Ms. Straka Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Allentown, PA View local requests

More than half 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

125 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Daisies on Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Seats 20 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
2Fold Supply Pencil Dispenser for Classroom - Stainless Steel Bulk Pencil Holder for Desk - Includes Removable Label Stickers - Teacher Must Haves for Organization - Holds up to 200 Pencils (Yellow) • Amazon Business $28.39 1 $28.39
EAMAY Classroom Magnetic Pocket Chart for Kids, Mini Double-Sided Pocket Charts for Teachers Fits 3" Sentence Strips and Cards(14" x 17") (4) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
HQCME 9 Pack Lined Sticky Notes 4X6 in Post, 9 Pastel Colors Large Ruled Post Sticky Colorful Super Sticking Power Memo Pads Strong Adhesive, Sticky Notes with Lines Office, Home, 35 Sheets/pad • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$216.32

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.04

Total project goal

$293.60

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