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Ms. Bailey from Houston, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Comfy and Cozy Math Learning Environment

Help me give my students the ability to keep their bodies and minds active with flexible seating and the independence to choose wisely in a bright and inviting Math learning environment, especially sitting/working on a large area rug.

  • $711 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

I teach at a Title I public school. I work with about 50 students each year in 3rd grade Math and Science. My students are bright and eager to learn new things. They soak up knowledge like a sponge and are very active learners.

They love hands-on activities and flexible seating.

Many of my students come from low-income households.

My goal as their teacher is to create a warm and inviting environment for them to feel safe and learn. My students have been very successful in the past, and I would like to keep it going!

My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clipboard, which is especially why I requested a large area rug. Our floor is tiled and is quite hard for us to sit on comfortably and focus on their work. Making sure our students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed some amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

Ms. Bailey Almeda Elementary School 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Houston, 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

24 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets FE160-44A Color Rings Black (Seats 24) Children's Classroom Seating Rug, Rectangle, 7'6"x12' • Amazon Business $278.45 1 $278.45
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 45cm • Amazon Business $19.98 4 $79.92
Pearington Kids Multipurpose, Stackable Classroom Plastic School Chair and Stool for Flexible Seating - Commercial Grade Resin and Steel - Fully Assembled - 4 Pack, Red and White • Amazon Business $76.49 1 $76.49
KinderMat, Purple KinderCrate, 6-Pack of 13.5 inch KinderCushions and Sturdy Storage Container, 2 inches Thick Squares Story Time Cushions, Alternative Seating, Yellow Blue Green Red Purple Orange • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Spot On Numbers 1–36 Carpet Markers 4-inch (TCR77005) • Amazon Business $24.60 1 $24.60
Intex Beanless Bag Inflatable Chair, 42" X 41" X 27", Gray • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
Stress Balls Puffer Stress Relief Toys Value Assortment Bulk 1 Dozen Stress Relax Toy Balls, Squeeze Ball Puffer Ball Assortment Most Popular Selection of Hand Exercise Balls & Therapy Balls • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
KUUQA 25Pcs Squishy Toys Kawaii Squishies Animals Panda Cat Paw Cute Mini Soft Squeeze Stress Reliever Balls Toys Birthday Party Bag Gifts Favours for Kids • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49

Materials cost

$565.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$604.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.64

Total project goal

$710.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $710.93

9 Donors

-$525.00

Donations toward project cost

-$456.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$174.46

Match offers toward project cost

-$148.29

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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 $0.00

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