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Ms. Dunphy from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diverse Books and Comfy Nooks: Where Inclusion Meets Imagination

Help me give my students a cozy bean bag chair for comfortable reading, diverse books to explore, and a stand for our beloved cleaning set to create an inclusive and organized classroom environment.

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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 Project

My preschool students are a wonderful mix of energetic, curious little learners. Each child, including those with special needs, brings their own unique spark to our classroom. Their eagerness to explore and connect with others makes every day an adventure.

My biggest hope is to nurture not just early academic skills, but also kindness, curiosity, and a love for learning in all my young students.

The soft bean bag chair will be our "Cozy Corner" for quiet time and story sessions. It will provide a soothing spot for children who need sensory breaks or a calm space to look at picture books. During our daily "Circle Time," we'll use the diverse books to explore simple concepts of friendship, feelings, and our community. These stories will help all children see themselves and others represented positively.

The stand for our cleaning set might seem small, but it's big for teaching basic life skills. My little ones love to help, and this will let them practice sorting, organizing, and caring for their space. It's a fun way to work on motor skills and following simple instructions.

These resources will make our classroom a place where inclusion and imagination go hand in hand. My students will have a comfy spot to rest and read, colorful books that celebrate diversity, and tools to learn about taking care of their environment. All of this helps create a loving, supportive space where every child can grow and learn at their own pace.

Ms. Dunphy Mabel G Holmes School 5 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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Elizabeth, NJ View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sofa Sack Bean Bag Chair - Plush, Ultra Soft - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room 5 Feet - Aqua Marine • Amazon Business $114.99 1 $114.99
Lakeshore Stand for Toddler Housecleaning Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Solobo Toys: All The Ways Sterling Communicates (neurodiversity board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Solobo Toys: FEELS: A Simple Book About Complex Emotions (board book, social emotion learning book, calming corner, quiet focus calm down tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Part Of The Rainbow: (Children's books about Diversity/Equality/Discrimination/Acceptance/Prejudice Picture Books, Preschool Books, Ages 3 5, Ages 6 ... Kindergarten Books, Ages 4 8) (Mindful Mia) • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
I Know the Secret of Diversity: Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Inclusion for Preschool (Emotions & Feelings book for preschool) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
First Look At: Disability: Don't Call Me Special • Amazon Business $11.45 1 $11.45
The Different Ways We Communicate • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
We're the Same, We're Different and We All Belong: A Children's Diversity Book for Kids 3-5, 6-8 That Teaches Kindness, Acceptance & Empathy. Differences Are Only One Part of a Person's Unique Story • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59

Materials cost

$263.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$300.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.97

Total project goal

$353.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $353.12

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 $353.12

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