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Ms. Harris from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading for Resilience: A Wellness and Literacy Journey

Help me give my students a peaceful place in the classroom to read and seek inner wellness.

  • 10 donors
  • $1,344 goal

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My Project

By requesting resources that focus on both reading and wellness, you're fostering an environment where students can explore and enhance their emotional and mental health while improving literacy skills. Some specific items could include:

Books on emotional intelligence and mindfulness: These can provide students with strategies to manage stress, understand their emotions, and practice mindfulness, which can help them stay focused and engaged in learning.

Comfortable reading spaces or tools (like cushions, soft lighting, etc.): Creating an inviting space for students to read can make them feel more at ease, leading to better concentration and a more positive learning experience.

Interactive journals or reflection tools: Giving students a chance to document their thoughts and feelings as they read can help them connect personally to the material, enhancing both their cognitive and emotional development.

Ms. Harris Dr Henry A Wise Junior High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Upper Marlboro, MD 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

HBCU Alum 100 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Modern Vinyl Chair - Brown • Kaplan Early Learning Company $251.96 2 $503.92
Macarrie 200 Pcs Precut Tennis Balls Bulk Pre Cut Tennis Ball 2.5 Inch Heavy Duty Long Lasting Glide Coverings Non Slip Rubber Chairs Foot Covers for Furniture Leg and Floor Protection(Black) • Amazon Business $121.99 1 $121.99
Ompaa Fluffy Rug, Super Soft Fuzzy Area Rugs for Bedroom Living Room - 4' x 6' Large Plush Furry Shag Rug - Kids Playroom Nursery Classroom Dining Room Decor Floor Carpet, Light Navy • Amazon Business $26.88 2 $53.76
iHomey Collapsible Foldable Wagon, Beach Cart Large Capacity, Heavy Duty Folding Wagon Portable, Collapsible Wagon for Sports, Shopping, Camping (Black) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (Medium (4 PCS)) • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
3 Book Set: UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES Bundle: The Proudest Blue, Hair Love, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners (hardcover picture books, representative) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Bissell Natural Sweep Carpet and Floor Sweeper with Dual Brush Rotating System and 2 Corner Edge Brushes, 92N0A, 4.2 lb. • Amazon Business $29.35 1 $29.35
A Kids Book About Optimism - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Change - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Failure - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Gratitude - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond • Amazon Business $19.64 1 $19.64
They Called Us Enemy (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Homegoing (paperback, YA ages 14+) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks (award-winning historical fiction) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
You Should See Me in a Crown (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
A Song Below Water (Volume 1) (YA paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00

Materials cost

$1,034.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $62.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,142.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$201.57

Total project goal

$1,343.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,343.80

9 Donors

-$1,209.30

Donations toward project cost

-$1,027.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$181.39

match offer

-$134.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.18

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