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Ms. Loera from Dodge City, KS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Encouraging Reading Corner

Help me give my students book buddies, a carpet, and pillows to make a comfy reading corner.

  • $386 goal

This project expired on June 16, 2024.

This project expired on June 16, 2024.

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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

Just sit back, relax, and enjoy a good book! With your help with the following items, I will be able to create a comfortable and welcoming spot for students to want to read in my classroom. My goal is to create a reading corner that can also help to build confidence, develop literacy skills, and promote a positive learning community.

By donating to our project, you will make reading something students look forward to doing and provide multiple ways to enjoy reading, concluding to more opportunities for their brains to grow!

A comfy rug will allow students to feel comfortable sitting on the floor. I am also planning to have some additional seating options, by adding bean bags and pillows. My students enjoy reading to others. Which is why I like to have stuffed animals as "book buddies". Their book buddy will sit with them as they read it a book. I want to add some of their favorite stuffed animals, to further excite them about reading! As Dr. Seuss said, "You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book."

Ms. Loera Ross Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Dodge City, KS 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

22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ABC Kids Rug Alphabet Educational Area Rugs for Infant Toddlers - Baby Play & Sleeping Plush Mat, Hand Woven Alphabet Carpet for Home Decor Teepee Tent (Round, 47", Pink White) • Amazon Business $56.25 1 $56.25
Xtreme Comforts 10 LBS Bean Bag Filler w/Shredded Memory Foam Filling - Stuffing Material for Couch Pillows, Cushions, Bean Bag Refill Poly Fil/Polyfill Stuffing Needs (Ten Pounds) • Amazon Business $45.59 1 $45.59
YOTTOY Contemporary Collection | Rainbow Fish Colorful Soft Toy – 12” • Amazon Business $27.00 1 $27.00
MerryMakers Narhwal and Jelly Plush Set, 14-Inch and 7-inch, Based on The bestselling Graphic Novel Series by Ben Clanton • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00
12 Inch Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus Plush Kid's Picture Book Characters Pigeon Soft Stuffed Bird Stuffed Animal Toy for Boys Girls Gifts for Kids,Home Decor Plushies • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows Insert (Pack of 2, White) - 18 x 18 Inches Bed and Couch Pillows - Indoor Decorative Pillows • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MerryMakers The Smart Cookie Plush Toy, 10-Inch, Based on The bestselling Food Group Book Series by Jory John and Pete Oswald • Amazon Business $17.68 1 $17.68
MIXDING Let's Read Reading is Always a Good Idea Throw Pillow Cover Pillowcase 18x18 Inch (Set of 2) Decor, Books Inspirational Farmhouse Sofa Bed Bedroom Home Decoration • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Aurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Fox in Socks Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Literary Inspiration - Red 12 Inches • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31
KIDS PREFERRED World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bean Bag Toy, 10 inches • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Aurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ The Lorax Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Literary Inspiration - Orange 12 Inches • Amazon Business $11.72 1 $11.72
Ada Twist, Scientist Cuddle Time Rosie Revere 10.5 Inch Plush, Kids Toys for Ages 2 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ada Twist, Scientist Cuddle Time Iggy Peck 11 Inch Plush, Kids Toys for Ages 2 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $6.05 1 $6.05

Materials cost

$274.55

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.89

Total project goal

$385.92

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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