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Ms. Villafane from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy & Comfortable Reading Nook for Kindergarten!

My students need a welcoming space with such items as a comfy chair, carpet, and soft seats to grow their interests and love of reading.

  • $598 goal

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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

This year, I am excited to be teaching in a charter school in Central Harlem! This school specializes in inquiry-based learning in hopes to encourage students to be internationally-minded citizens of the world. Although I have not met my students for this school year yet (school begins in 12 days),

I believe that every student deserves to learn in an environment that is inviting both physically and emotionally.

Many kindergartners begin the school year shy and many times afraid of the separation from their parents. Not only that, but kindergarten is almost always the first school experience these children will have. My goal is to help make that transition less scary, through a cozy and comfortable space in the classroom.

My Project

My classroom has something that I had not had in my previous years of teaching; SPACE, and lots of it!

My hope is to fill the space that in my classroom with child friendly furniture, especially in the reading nook area.

There are other areas such as the writing center area, the art shelves and the choice time area that could also use some items to cater more towards their independence to grab and place materials on their own.

As mentioned previously, I am excited to be teaching at a new school this year and hope that you can help me make our classroom environment SUPER inviting! Thank you for helping!

Ms. Villafane Global Community Charter 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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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

26 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF682RD - Easy-Clean Comfy Chair - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
LC112 - Forest Green Rectangular Carpet - 4' x 6' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Seville Classics Mobile Toy Storage Organizer, 9-Bins in Fun Colors • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
BX708RG - Heavy-Duty Classroom Bin - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 8 $57.52
DD370X - Soft Seats - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $55.00 1 $55.00

Materials cost

$470.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.57

Total project goal

$597.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.13

9 Donors

-$477.72

Donations toward project cost

-$409.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.91

match offer

-$115.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$97.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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