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Mr. Erwin Woodard from Carson, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The CRC: Comfortable Reading Corner

Help me give my students seats, stools, and books to create a comfortable reading area in our classroom.

  • $1,380 goal

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My Students

When I first started my teaching journey, I didn't think I would experience the love I have for children. Today, I have 20 awesome 5th graders who enjoy coming to school everyday. While they are from different ethnic backgrounds, they all consider themselves family and that is the "vibe" in my classroom. They are constantly building up one another and making sure that each of them are being accountable for their own learning experiences.

We live, laugh, and definitely learn together!

My Project

Having things in the classroom like a love seat and stools will give my students the option of having flexible seating in my classroom, which is a great alternative from just the regular sitting in tables and chairs. Having these items in the corner of the classroom might provide a sense of "being at home on the couch reading a good book". One of the books that I have chosen for my students to read is El Deafo. El Deafo is about a girl that has to wear a hearing device that is huge and strapped to her chest in order to hear. My goal with this book is to show that while they are all kids, some kids may require things in order for them to succeed and they should not be judged because they don't look like the "normal" kid, we practice acceptance of everyone, it starts here in the classroom and will hopefully continue into their adult lives. Another book that I chose is Matilda. Matilda is about a girl who finds the courage to "fight back". My goal is to show my students that when facing adversity, they don't have to settle, they can find the courage to "fight back" and stand up for what they think is fair and just....in a respectful way of course. Ultimately, I want to give my students the best possible atmosphere to learn. Children learn in many different ways, this will provide that opportunity.

Mr. Erwin Woodard Community Preparatory Academy - Carson Grades 3-5

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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Carson, CA 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Office Star Avenue Six Pacific LoveSeat, Black • Quill.com $296.99 2 $593.98
Flash Furniture 30.25"H Black and Chrome Bar Stool (XU-D-100-GG) • Staples Advantage $53.59 4 $214.36
The White House Is Burning • AKJ Education $14.56 5 $72.80
El Deafo • AKJ Education $7.99 5 $39.95
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • AKJ Education $5.59 5 $27.95
Frindle • AKJ Education $5.59 5 $27.95
Matilda • AKJ Education $5.59 5 $27.95
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story • AKJ Education $5.59 5 $27.95

Materials cost

$1,032.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $94.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,172.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$206.98

Total project goal

$1,379.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,379.87

3 Donors

-$1,379.87

Donations toward project cost

-$1,172.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$206.98

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