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Ms. Fernandes from Queens, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzled Reader to New Reader

Help me give my students the tools they need to become better readers.

  • 2 donors
  • $88 still needed

expires Jul 26

  • 2 donors
  • $88 still needed
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My Project

During class time my students are usually in their seats or they get up to move around. The carpet would be another area for students to take a break or do their work. With the work on the computers, blue light has many effects on the eyes and so the blue light blockers would protect their eyes.

The wooden alphabet puzzles would help my students to identify the letters and place the letters in alphabetic order.

Students could then use the giant magnetic letters to form simple words. The squishy sensory toys would be given to students when feeling emotions of anxiety or stress; and as they play they can learn to identify the shapes.

Ms. Fernandes P009Q at IS 5 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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Queens, NY 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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carpets for Kids KID$Value Garden Time Value Rug - Rectangle Classroom Carpet • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Letters - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Boost Eyewear Reading Glasses Blue Light Blockers +1.50 Rectangular Frames Assorted Colors (20150-4PK) • Quill.com $14.42 1 $14.42
Wooden Alphabet Puzzle Toys, ABC Letter & Number Puzzle for Toddlers 18+ Months Old, Preschool Learning Toys for Kids, Educational Name Puzzle Gift for Boys and Girls (Alphabet Puzzle) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

Materials cost

$116.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.32

Total project goal

$175.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $175.47

1 Donor

-$44.00

Donations toward project cost

-$37.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.60

match offer

-$44.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$37.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.60

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 $87.47

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