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Ms. Malone from San Jose, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Musical Circle and Magical Store Items

Help me give my students circle and store items to help ground us in community building. We will use the rug, pillows, and instruments as a center for our community-building circle where we hold discussions and solve problems.

  • $794 goal

This project expired on July 6, 2024.

This project expired on July 6, 2024.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Middle school is such a tough time for many kids, which is also an opportunity to create community among adolescents during a difficult time in their lives.

By including fun, music, circle discussions, and rewards/incentives into Science, students are encouraged to share, laugh, and connect with their peers.

This makes students more willing to learn and share when it comes to engaging in Science. When the classroom culture is positive and well-connected, students are more willing to be vulnerable and show what they know, share with peers, help each other, and learn new skills such as presenting, being a leader in the group activity, or conducting an experiment where they might not know the outcome.

I will use the rug, instruments, and pillows for our circle discussions. WE discuss deep topics, sing silly songs, and do meditations. The posters help set a calm and positive tone for the classroom setting. The snacks, bracelets, and treats are for our class store. Students earn points in Class Dojo Points for being kind, working hard, helping others, and being a class employee. Then, they can use their points to shop from the class store on Friday. Students really enjoy this weekly ritual and go above and beyond to behave and work hard because they know their efforts will be rewarded.

Ms. Malone Dolores Huerta Middle School Grades 6-8

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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San Jose, CA 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

140 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Artistic Weavers Chester Boho Moroccan Area Rug, 5'3" x 7'6", Cream/Royal Blue • Amazon Business $116.00 1 $116.00
HO2NLE 12 Pack Fake Vines Curtain String Light 240 LED 8 Mode & Timer Hanging Ivy Lights Vines for Bedroom Wall Hanging Garden Home Room Wedding Jungle Party Indoor Outdoor • Amazon Business $25.98 2 $51.96
MUSICUBE Bongo Drums for Kids Adults Professional 6” and 7” Tunable Hand-Crafted Bongo Drum Percussion Instrument with Tuning Wrench and Storage Bag (Natural Skin) • Amazon Business $49.88 1 $49.88
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
CANDY VARIETY PACK - 5 Lbs Assorted Classic Candy Mix - Bulk Candy Care Package - Valentine's Day Candy, Movie Night Supplies, Snack Food Gift, Office Candy Assortment - Gift Box for Birthday Party, Kids , College Students & Adults (5 lbs) • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
Diamond Head DU-10 Soprano Ukulele Light Blue Black Fingerboard • Woodwind and Brasswind $34.10 1 $34.10
KAKAMAY Large Blanket Basket (20"x13"),Woven Rope Baskets for storage Baby Laundry Hamper, Cotton Rope Blanket Basket for Living Room, Laundry, Nursery, Pillows,Baby Toy chest (Jute/Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
45 Pack Mini Butter Slime Kit, Scented Slime Party Favor Gifts, DIY Putty Stress Relief Toy for Kids, Girls and Boys, Soft & Non-Sticky. • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Tabletop Chakra Yoga Zen Garden - Meditation Altar Zen Kit Set Japanese Crystal Quartz Rock Sand Zen Garden Home Office Spiritual Zen Gifts for Friends Adults Women • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
JEWPARK 20Pcs 6mm Gemstones Beaded Stretch Bracelet for Women Healing Crystal Stone Bracelets Round Beads Semi-Precious Stretch Bracelet Set Unisex • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LARKINROAD 4 Spanish Classroom Decorations Poster Set (11 x 14in Unframed) Spanish Learning For Kids Wall Art, Spanish Mental Health Posters, Motivational Wall Decor, Spanish Calming Corner Calm Down • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows (Set of 4, White), 12 x 12 Inches Pillows for Sofa, Bed and Couch Decorative Stuffer Pillows • Amazon Business $15.94 1 $15.94
HappyField Woodland Animals Birthday Party Decorations Woodland Animals Baby Shower Decorations for Boy or Girl Rustic Gold Green Tan Brown Tissue Poms Paper Lanterns Gender Neutral Baby Shower Decor • Amazon Business $14.87 1 $14.87
Fancy Homi 2 Packs Teal Samll Decorative Throw Pillow Covers 12x12 Inch for Living Room Couch Bed Sofa, Farmhouse Boho Home Decor, Soft Striped Corduroy Square Cushion Case 30x30 cm • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
82.6ft Boho Bulletin Board Borders Classroom Colorful Border Stickers Boho Die-Cut Borders Trim for Classroom Decor School Blackboard Desk(6 Designs) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Inspirational Wall Art Office Decor, Motivational UNFRAMED Prints for Bedroom | Living Room | Classroom, Black and White Daily Positive Affirmations Poster for Women Men Kids, Set of 4, 8"x10" • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fancy Homi 2 Packs Sage Green Small Decorative Throw Pillow Covers 12x12 Inch for Living Room Couch Bed, Modern Farmhouse Boho Home Decor, Accent Cushion Case 30x30 cm • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Bilizar 9 Sheets 110+ Designs Flash Gold Temporary Tattoos Metallic For Women Adult, Girl Golden Lion Festival Sun Moon Star Butterfly Glitter Tattoo Sticker, Fake Tattoos That Look Real and Last Long • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
Bulletin Board Trim, 16.4Ft Border Trim for Bulletin Board, Burlap Bulletin Board Decorations for Boho Classroom Decor, Back to School Teacher and Student Use for School, Desk, Home • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$582.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$674.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.02

Total project goal

$793.47

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