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Ms. Kara from Corona, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Eager To Become Better Readers!

* My students need a classroom carpet * My students need Read-Along Listening Center * My students need sets of Read-Along Books * My students need a beanbag chair

  • $1,142 goal

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My Students

Our brand new class of students with disabilities are ready to embrace literacy! We are eager to become better readers!

Our class is one of a kind at our school.

We are the only class with a 12:1:1 ratio (12 students, 1 teacher & 1 paraprofessional). Our class is made up of Kindergarten and 1st grade students who have varying disabilities ranging from autism to intellectual disabilities. Although our students have disabilities, it doesn't stop them from wanting to learn! All of our students have different learning styles and behaviors, but one thing they all enjoy are books. Our goal is to immerse them in a balanced literacy classroom where they can gain independence in their reading and writing skills.

My Project

Many of our students are new to school, so sitting for extended periods of time can be difficult. Getting a new carpet and a fun beanbag chair will provide exciting places where reading can take place! We would also like to introduce a listening center to the classroom. A listening center would be great for my students, especially those who are not yet readers, to be able to enjoy books independently. The selection of books we requested are books that they are already familiar with and will further their love of reading.

Many of our students come from low income families where literacy may not be a top priority.

It is my job as a teacher to provide an abundance of opportunities in a variety of ways for my students to learn!

Ms. Kara PS255Q @ 307Q 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.

More about Ms. Kara

Corona, NY View local requests

More than half 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

12 students impacted 31donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TT483 - A Place for Everyone Classroom Carpet for 20 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $369.00 1 $369.00
GG820 - Read-Along Listening Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
RE660X - Classroom Classics Read-Alongs - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
RE820X - Classroom Classics Read-Alongs - Set 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
CK30BU - Big Beanbag Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99

Materials cost

$925.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$969.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$171.16

Total project goal

$1,141.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,141.04

24 Donors

-$1,017.75

Donations toward project cost

-$876.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$141.37

match offer

-$110.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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