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Ms. Maldonado from Bronx, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfy Reading Spots Are a Must!

My students need more flexible seating for reading and buddy talk time! I'm working on revamping my library by adding new series and mystery books that will peak the interests of my students!

  • $570 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 great school in the South Bronx where students come to school ready to learn despite their circumstances. Our school is located in a high poverty area and many of our students live in housing projects, shelters or in single parent homes. Despite some of these struggles, our students see our school as their second home. They feel safe and loved by all of the staff. We are a true community of learners striving to be a little better each day.

Despite this sense of community, many of our students are unable to come to school with the supplies they need.

I teach third grade literature and art to over sixty students. I teach all the reading and writing fiction units and also incorporate visual thinking strategies using art pieces to develop accountable talk. I often see my school as, "The Little Engine that Could," because every year we make progress. We are city wide Renewal and Showcase School where we open our doors to schools in NYC to come visit and see our best practices!

My Project

The flexible seating bench will allow students more options as to where to sit during lessons, independent reading time and buddy talk time.

Some students are allergic to carpets, so instead of sitting on a chair, this bench will be ideal and still make them feel part of our classroom community during lessons.

It's important to continue to peak the interest of our readers so when I find a new series of books, I want my students exposed to these books right away! Exposing them to a variety of literature is essential to promote literacy and engagement. This project will assist with these goals.

Ms. Maldonado PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Maldonado

Bronx, NY 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

65 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RR400 - Flex-Space Classroom Storage Bench • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Sammy Keyes (12 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $71.74 1 $71.74
Marvin Redpost (8 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $29.87 1 $29.87
Nikki and Deja: Nikki and Deja, Book One • Amazon Business $5.15 5 $25.75
The Half-Court Hero (Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The) • Amazon Business $4.27 5 $21.35

Materials cost

$447.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.49

Total project goal

$569.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $569.92

5 Donors

-$558.45

Donations toward project cost

-$484.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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 $0.00

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