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Mrs. Murray from Haverhill, MA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wobble While You Work.

My students need 6 Wobble Chairs for multisensory small group reading and writing instruction.

  • $537 goal

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My Students

I am a Special Education Teacher at a Title One school in an urban setting. Approximately 75% of my students live in poverty. Often, the children come to school hungry and tired. I supply healthy snacks to many of my students daily.

Reading and writing are challenging for my students.

In addition to their disabilities, many lack background knowledge, or love for books. Several students do not have books at home. I purchase books for my students to bring home, with a personal note written in the cover. They are given notebooks to bring home to write in, as well as pencils, crayons and colored pencils.

I do everything in my power to create an environment that encourages learning in a safe, loving room.

My Project

As a Special Education Teacher, I strive to help my students feel successful while enjoying learning. I try to build my student's background knowledge, and love for reading and writing. I pick up maps wherever I go. We complete hands on activities as a way to bring the stories alive, and encourage writing. One year, I brought an entire Thanksgiving dinner into my classroom when we were studying the Pilgrims. We dressed up and reenacted the First Thanksgiving. Many of my students had never seen some of the vegetables, or eaten turkey before. Everyone went home with plenty of leftovers too! I would do anything to help my students learn.

I teach using a multisensory approach, yet it is often not enough.

Each of my small groups consists of 6 students from grades 1 through 4. It is difficult for the children to sit still while learning and completing challenging tasks such as reading and writing. Because of these challenges, I am continuously encouraging my students while looking for ways to help them remain focused during critical instruction.

Wobble Chairs are developmentally appropriate for younger children. They allow for slight movement. This supports their need to move, and aids in their ability to focus on critical small group instruction. I care deeply for all of my students. I want them to feel successful and enjoy learning.

Thank you for considering to help me achieve my goal and help my students "Wobble while they work!"

Mrs. Murray Pentucket Lake Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Haverhill, MA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CR124BU - Wobble Chair - Blue - 14" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 6 $419.94

Materials cost

$419.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$456.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.51

Total project goal

$536.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $536.75

8 Donors

-$380.49

Donations toward project cost

-$328.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.75

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.26

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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