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Mrs. J Nelson from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rolling Knowledge: Mobile Library Cart & Bins

Help me give my students with disabilities a moving library cart and trays

  • $846 goal

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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 Project

Title: Empowering Learning for Exceptional 7th Graders

Teaching 7th-grade students with disabilities is a heartwarming experience.

What I adore most about my students is their unwavering enthusiasm for learning. Their determination, resilience, and unique abilities inspire me daily.

However, two of my students face mobility challenges, hampering their access to classroom resources. This is where the request for a mobile library cart and bins becomes crucial, embodying inclusivity and empowerment.

The mobile library presents several advantages:

1. **Equal Access**: With the library on wheels, students with mobility challenges gain equal access to reading materials. This fosters a love for reading, ensuring that no student feels left out.

2. **Personalization**: Customizing reading materials based on individual interests and reading levels enhances engagement and literacy skills. Personalized learning becomes attainable, catering to the diverse needs of my students.

3. **Independence**: The mobile library promotes autonomy, imparting vital life skills. Students can independently select reading materials, nurturing responsibility and confidence.

4. **Inclusivity**: This resource benefits not only those with mobility challenges but also creates a more inclusive environment for all students. It communicates that diversity is celebrated and accommodated in our classroom.

In essence, my love for my exceptional students stems from their spirit and potential. The mobile library will ensure that every student, regardless of mobility, can access a world of books. This empowers them to thrive, fostering a love for learning that will positively shape their futures.

As we work together to create an inclusive classroom where every student can thrive, the mobile library symbolizes our commitment to their success. By providing students with disabilities the tools to engage fully in their education, we're not only enhancing their academic experiences but also nurturing their self-esteem and independence.

Mrs. J Nelson Junior High School 383 Philippa Schuyler Grades 6-8

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

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.

More about Mrs. J Nelson

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

120 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insignia - Adjustable Standing Desk with Electronic Controls - 55.1" wide - Black • Best Buy Education $203.71 1 $203.71
Lakeshore Leveled Library Mobile Storage Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Storex Large Book Bins Multicolor - Set of 5 • Nasco $25.70 2 $51.40
Lakeshore Turn-In-Your-Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.99 1 $47.99
Brother P-touch Desktop Non-Thermal Label Maker, White (PT-D220) • Quill.com $47.99 1 $47.99

Materials cost

$550.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $130.14

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$718.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.79

Total project goal

$845.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $845.27

7 Donors

-$450.10

Donations toward project cost

-$389.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.77

Matching donations from our partners

-$387.24

Match offers toward project cost

-$329.15

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

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 $0.00

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