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Mrs. Bender from Lancaster, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make Reading Fun

Help me give my students a fun area to sit while they are reading and learning!

  • $476 goal

This project expired on May 30, 2024.

This project expired on May 30, 2024.

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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

These items will help my low level readers have a place to comfortably sit while reading and learning, along with their little stuffed animals. During my class, students read independently while others work in a small group with me.

Adding different kinds of seating will give them an option and a cozy place to sit and begin to enjoy reading.

We will be able to use the bookmarks every day after they read to keep their place. As we work in small groups, the pencils will just be another added surprise to their faces.

Mrs. Bender Lincoln Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Lancaster, PA 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

45 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
Amazon Basics Faux Fur Saucer Shaped Chair with Metal Frame Black 32.3"D x 27.2"W x 32.3"H • Amazon Business $49.90 2 $99.80
Yexiya A6 Composition Notebook Bulk Notepads Rainbow Spine Journal Notebook Memo Small Lined Kraft Notebooks 5.35 x 4.13 In Mini Journals Notebooks School Supplies, 24 Sheets/ 48 Pages(50 Pcs) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
300PCS Animal Bulk Bookmarks for Kids Classroom 60 Designs Cool Wildlife Bookmarks Cute Book Mark Double Sided Bookmarks for Book Lovers Students Children Rewards Gifts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
iPhone Charger Fast Charging [MFi Certified], 2Pack 20W PD USB C Wall Charger Block with 6FT Type-C to Lightning Cables Compatible with iPhone 14/13/ 12/11/ XS/XR/X/ 8 /iPad,White • Amazon Business $9.89 2 $19.78
SKKSTATIONERY Assorted Colorful Pencils, Wooden Pencil with Eraser, Pencil Assortment, Novelty Kids Pencils，Awards & Incentives Pencils, 2 HB, 12 Assorted Colors 144/box. • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Youbetia 360-Degree Rotate Pencil Holder, Office Desk Organization Art Supply Storage Organizer, Desktop Pencil Cup Desk Accessories for Office Supplies, Pen Organizer for School Stationary (BLACK) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
EXPO Markers Planning Pack, Dry and Wet Erase Markers, Whiteboard Cleaner 2 fl. Oz, 8 Piece Set • School Specialty $11.99 1 $11.99
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 124 Facial Tissues per Box • Amazon Business $10.16 1 $10.16

Materials cost

$360.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$403.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.27

Total project goal

$475.14

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