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Mrs. Palian from Reno, NV is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading With Colors

Help me give my students some bright new options and more color in their day!

  • $345 goal

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My Students

I have grades K-5 as a school librarian. I am continually working on increasing the love of learning in all of my students: anything from how to find books within the library system to lessons that go with popular read-aloud books while in the library.

They only get a limited time in the library and I want to make it as enjoyable of an experience as possible.

I encourage all of my students to find books that they will enjoy and help encourage them to read. For some of my students this is the only way that they get access to a wide range of books. Working in a school where my students come from low income households, I want to make the library a place where they feel loved, safe and a place they can use to escape to different places by the books I have in the library.

My Project

These materials will be used to help add some color in an otherwise white library. I love the idea of adding colors where I can in the space that the students working in. The stools will provide easy and colorful seating options as they use the computers in the library to help find books they are searching for.

Color helps change a persons mood.

To go along with adding some color and brightness to the space the posters will also help motivate them as they go about their week. My plan is to swap out the posters every couple months or so to help change things around and to help keep the students on their toes. That is why the command strips are perfect for that.

Our students seem to thrive better in an environment that is colorful and welcoming and i just want to help provide that space for them here at school.

Mrs. Palian Grace Warner Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

340 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Drafting Chair Tall Office Chair Computer Chair Adjustable Height with Lumbar Support Arms Footrest Mid Back Task Desk Chair Swivel Rolling Mesh Drafting Stool for Adults Women Girls(Pink) • Amazon Business $86.15 1 $86.15
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $56.58 1 $56.58
Really Good Stuff Carpet Mark-Its – Set of 24 Paws – 5" Sitting Spot Markers for The Classroom – 6 Colors • Amazon Business $27.79 1 $27.79
Dry Erase Calendar Kit- Magnetic Calendar for Refrigerator - Monthly Fridge Calendar Whiteboard with Extra-Thick Magnet Included Fine Point Marker & Eraser & Holes for Wall Hanging • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
New Larger Size! | The Original Table Spots for Teachers | No Staining, No Shadowing, Complete Erase! Dry Erase, 10 Pack Multicolor Circles, Wall Stickers, Decals • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Command PH204-16NA, Holds up to 12 lbs, 16 Pairs (32, Indoor Use Picture Hanging Strips, White, Count • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
13 pieces Motivational Posters for Classroom, Laminated Inspirational Poster Bulletin Board Sets Inspirational Quote Wall Art with Welcome Sign for Teachers, Students, School Counselors, Home & Office • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97

Materials cost

$226.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $17.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.71

Total project goal

$344.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $344.74

2 Donors

-$344.39

Donations toward project cost

-$293.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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