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Mrs. Thomas from Cumberland, RI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Language is Our Only Barrier!

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  • $165 goal

This project expired on June 22, 2024.

This project expired on June 22, 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

As a multilingual language teacher it is my job to help students from all backgrounds learn how to speak English so they can socialize and learn. My students are dedicated and eager to come to school despite their struggles of not knowing the language of their peers. This is why it is important for me to create an environment that they feel comfortable and welcomed. The flexible seats I chose will help my students have options in working comfortably in the classroom. The games I selected will encourage my students to learn the language in a fun and exciting way. The cleaning supplies will ensure that my environment is clean and free from germs that will affect student attendance. By purchasing these items you will help my classroom become a healthy fun loving environment for students who look forward to coming to school to learn productively.

Mrs. Thomas Joseph L McCourt Middle School Grades 6-8

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Cumberland, RI View local requests

More than a third 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

Never Before Funded 40 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 225 Wipes (30208) • Quill.com $15.59 2 $31.18
AGO QnA ESL Card Game for Learning English. 3 Level Box Set. Practice English Conversation Through Play! • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
The Great Big Bingo Book: Bingo Games for ESL Learners • Amazon Business $21.50 1 $21.50
Opposites Matching Flash Cards | 40 Language Builder Picture Cards | Picture Cards for Speech Therapy | ABA Therapy Materials | ESL Games | Toddler Flash Cards | Flash Cards for Kids | Therapy Game • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Phrase It ESL English Grammar Dice Game for Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49

Materials cost

$108.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.65

Total project goal

$164.34

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