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Ms. Lorenz from Van Nuys, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Preschool Special Education Library/Reading Area Seating

Help me give my students more classroom library/reading area seating to meet their special education needs.

  • $529 goal

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My Project

Our classroom has a small library (a small sofa and a book shelf). Our class grew to 12 students last year and we are expecting the same amount if not more this school year. I would like to add seating to make the area more inviting. I would like the additional seating so more students could sit down while looking at books and listening to stories. Our students are 3 and 4 year old special education students. Many students have eligibilities of autism and some have sensory needs to fill and soft but sturdy seating is often more comfortable for them. Little kids can be rough on classroom furniture and quality chairs are needed. Most of the kids are still working on toilet training so accidents sometimes happen, so the vinyl covering is easily cleaned. So, please consider donating to our classroom project.

Ms. Lorenz Erwin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Van Nuys, 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

9 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Comfy Seats - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $379.00 1 $379.00

Materials cost

$379.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$449.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.30

Total project goal

$528.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $528.66

1 Donor

-$528.66

Donations toward project cost

-$449.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.30

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