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Ms. Vittorio from Wilmington, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Zen Out With Books and Flexible Seating

Help me give my students different books to read, flexible seating, a mindfulness bowl to signal a peaceful transition

  • $635 goal

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My Students

My 20 talented 2nd-grade students attend a Title I school in a low-income area. Most of my students are all learning English as a second language. They are sweet and loving students who are eager to learn.

"The beautiful thing about learning is no one can take it away from you."

By providing my students with the best learning environment, I will help these students flourish. This year I have been building and creating a safe space for them to explore books.

My Project

Do you remember sitting all day long at your desk reading and doing work when you were in school? Having flexible seating in my classroom will allow students to get comfortable during readers workshop. Students will be able to dive into reading their books where they can feel comfortable and relaxed. This option of seating can help students stay focus and build stamina in their reading.

"You can find magic wherever you look, sit back and relax all you need is a book."

The books that I have chosen are books that are engaging to all levels of readers and learners. These books will help students with their comprehension skills, character traits, themes, and much more.

Ms. Vittorio Harry Bridges Span 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.

More about Ms. Vittorio

Wilmington, CA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC405GR - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $54.99 1 $54.99
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $54.99 1 $54.99
Silent Mind ~ Tibetan Singing Bowl Set ~ Antique Design ~ With Dual Surface Mallet and Silk Cushion ~ Promotes Peace, Chakra Healing, and Mindfulness ~ Exquisite Gift • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
The Paper Bag Princess (Classic Munsch) • Amazon Business $17.96 1 $17.96
Love Monster • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Visiting Feelings • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Paper Bag Princess 25th Anniversary Edition • Amazon Business $15.54 1 $15.54
Two Bad Ants • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
The Best Story • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Big Red Lollipop • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Seeds and Trees: A children's book about the power of words • Amazon Business $12.26 1 $12.26
The Invisible Boy • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Thank You, Mr. Falker • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) • Amazon Business $11.54 1 $11.54
DD381SG - Calming Colors® Soft Seat - Sage Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
DD381SB - Calming Colors® Soft Seat - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
DD381SE - Calming Colors® Soft Seat - Sea Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
DD381MN - Calming Colors® Soft Seat - Mint Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
A Moment In Time • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum • Amazon Business $9.44 1 $9.44
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Energy Island: How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed their World • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Weather Words and What They Mean • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Roller Coaster • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Strictly No Elephants • Amazon Business $7.26 1 $7.26
Leo the Late Bloomer • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
A Bike Like Sergio's • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Fortunately • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Those Shoes • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf) • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$460.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$539.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.21

Total project goal

$634.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $634.76

11 Donors

-$332.43

Donations toward project cost

-$282.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.86

match offer

-$302.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$256.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.35

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