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Mrs. Lutz from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books and Cozy Nooks!

Help me give my students a warm inviting space to read and learn all aspects of the English Language and promote a love for reading!

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My Project

My English Language Learners come to school excited to learn everyday. They have been working so hard on all aspects of the English Language. I teach and support students in grades k-2 and when they come to my classroom they are so excited for the small group support they get. It gives them a space to take risk and ask questions in a small group setting. I strive to create a classroom that is warm and inviting for them. Students need to have books in their hands to use for a variety of purposes. This is especially true for ELLs. For newcomers with a background other than English, phonics success is crucial for independent reading and writing. My students vary in their phonics abilities and skills across grades k-2. They walk into my room excited everyday!

When a child feels comfortable in a warm, inviting classroom, it creates a sense of confidence as they develop a love for reading, writing, speaking, and listening using the English Language.

The carpet will be used as a space for students to sit with books and practice independent reading. The string lights will be used to make my classroom come alive with a variety of colors and bring beauty to the space. The bookshelf can be used to store the decodable books and allow organization within my classroom. The decodable books will be used daily for small groups as we practice beginning reading and identifying and naming pictures. My goal for this project is for my students to use books in a variety of ways as they are learning the English language. I want them to have a classroom that is warm and inviting and a space they look forward to learning in.

Mrs. Lutz James J Sullivan Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

30 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Rainbow Area Rug for Kids Classroom, Home Learning Area, Playroom Mat or Childrens Bedroom Carpet, 6ft Across, Quarter Circle • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
VASAGLE Bookshelf, 23.6 Inches Wide, 5-Tier Open Bookcase with Adjustable Storage Shelves, Floor Standing Unit, Camel Brown ULBC165T50 • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Simple Designs LF2006-WPG 67" Contemporary Multi Head Medusa 5 Light Adjustable Gooseneck White Floor Lamp with Pink, White, Gray Shades for Kids Bedroom Playroom Living Room Office, 30 x 10 x 67 • Amazon Business $44.55 1 $44.55
Decodable Readers: 15 Beginning Blends Phonics Decodable Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 5) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Decodable Readers: 15 Long Vowels with Final Silent E Phonics Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 7) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Decodable Readers: 15 Short Vowel Phonics Decodable Books for Beginning Readers Ages 4-7 Developing Decoders (Set 2) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Twinkle Star USB Fairy String Lights, 33Ft 100 LED Waterproof 16 Colors Changing Sliver Wire Lights with 4 Lighting Modes Remote Control for Craft Bedroom Ceiling Christmas Decoration, Multicolor • Amazon Business $14.79 2 $29.58

Materials cost

$387.08

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.63

Total project goal

$497.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$497.52

6 Donors

-$248.76

Donations toward project cost

-$211.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.31

match offer

-$248.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$211.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.31

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$0.00

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