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Ms. Motta from Richmond, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Curling Up to a Good Book

Help me give my students a comfy, cozy reading nook to curl up to a good book!

  • $456 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 Project

I remember when I was in second grade, all I wanted to do was read all day long. I would like to provide a comfy and cozy space for my students to curl up and be able to read the day away (or as long as time will allow anyways!).

Students are motivated to learn when they feel safe and comfortable in their environment.

The items I have chosen will make a difference in their learning by enhancing the comfort level in the classroom. Soft rugs, pillows, and floor chairs will create an alternative space for students to read and learn other than at their desks.

I have also requested several books written by Brad Meltzer from his "I Am" series to add to my classroom library. These books will be read during social studies, Black history month, and Women's history month. These books will also remain available to my students to read and look at all year long. My goal is to continually expand and diversify my classroom library every year.

I teach second grade which is such a special time to be learning how to read! Each reader grows at different rates. Some students may need a little more time and help with the teacher, while others may flourish quicker being able to read independently. It is my goal to create a space for my students, no matter what reading level, to find peace and quiet to learn at school. Help me create a comfy and cozy reading nook for my students to curl up to a good book!

Ms. Motta Broad Rock Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, VA 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

34 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners 12367-NVPB SoftScape Relax-N-Read Bean Bag Chair with Supportive Back Rest, Storage Pockets and 1/2" Thick Foam Floor Pad, Portable Seating (2-Pack) - Navy/Powder Blue, Large • Amazon Business $140.99 1 $140.99
Lahome Boho Round Area Rug - 5Ft Machine Washable Soft Round Bedroom Rugs Non-Slip Throw Round Rugs for Living Room, Cute Rainbow Sun Print Circle Rugs for Office Dining Room Nursery Kids Classroom • Amazon Business $69.05 1 $69.05
Millsilo Floor Pillow Set of 2, Round Large 22inch Floor Pillows Seating for Adults & Kids, 4 Inch Thicken Tufted Meditation Cushion for Yoga Living Room Tatami Fireplace Outdoor Floor, Teal • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
I am Amelia Earhart (Ordinary People Change World) • Amazon Business $23.63 1 $23.63
Ordinary People Change the World: I Am Neil Armstrong • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
I am Gandhi (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50
I am Sacagawea (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
I am Harriet Tubman (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
I am Sonia Sotomayor (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
I am Jackie Robinson (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$352.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.38

Total project goal

$455.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$455.87

6 Donors

-$384.36

Donations toward project cost

-$326.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.65

match offer

-$71.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$60.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.72

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$0.00

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