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Mrs. Barraza-Vazquez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pillow Time and a Book

My students need comfy pillows to help them have a comfortable reading space.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Barraza-Vazquez's classroom raised $204

This project is fully funded

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 Students

My school is a Title One public school located in inner-city Los Angeles. Many of my students come from low-income families. Many of them do not have regular access to books, supplies or even regular homework support, and depend on teachers and school staff for support.

They are eager and enthusiastic students who come to school to learn new things every day with a positive attitude and I strive to provide them with an environment that can help them be successful.

They are curious about all things around them and the unknowns.

My Project

Independent Reading can be a difficult task for some students. So, why not inspire them to read in comfort. Some students often get tired of sitting at their desks and quickly become distracted or they have the option of sitting on the rug but get tired and quickly leave. Comfortable pillows will allow them to snuggle up and be cozy as they read their books. If they are comfortable they will be more focused on their reading. YES! Their stamina will increase, it will keep students excited about reading, and the more they enjoy reading the more they will succeed and become better readers.

Mrs. Barraza-Vazquez South Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Los Angeles, CA 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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CF379 - Calming Colors® Pillows - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00

Materials cost

$129.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$172.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.48

Total project goal

$203.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$203.22

4 Donors

-$198.81

Donations toward project cost

-$172.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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