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Mrs. Gonzalez from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Safe Space to be Your Best Self!

Help me give my students items like bean bag chairs and an office chair to help provide a safe space for my students.

  • $557 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

I love my school and my students. Sadly, the neighborhood has been a real challenge for my students over the the past couple of years. I want to provide students with the safest, most cozy space when they enter my room and leave the streets behind. My students love to hug and express their feelings. They gravitate towards small corners in our room during independent work time as I play music. However, our floor is concrete and cold. The Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair would offer a cozy seating option as well as the Sioloc Flower Pillow. I want to provide them with a cozy space where they can work to the best of their ability while feeling loved, cared for and safe. Additionally, I do have students with sensory needs so the Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack would be a great addition to the fidget bin I want to add to this space. The MioTetto Soft Non-Toxic Foam Baby Play Mat would allow for additional comfortable seating for my students since many of them like to lay on the floor on their belly while reading. Please consider gifting my Littles with this sweet second grade experience.

Mrs. Gonzalez PS 8 Issac Varian 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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Bronx, NY 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

24 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair Structured Comfy Seat Use for Gaming, Reading and Watching TV, Newport, Pink • Amazon Business $48.73 2 $97.46
KOLLIEE Mid Back Mesh Office Chair Ergonomic Swivel Black Mesh Computer Chair Flip Up Arms with Lumbar Support Adjustable Height Task Chair • Amazon Business $95.99 1 $95.99
SIDUCAL Mobile Stand Up Desk, Adjustable Laptop Desk with Wheels Home Office Workstation, Rolling Desk Laptop Cart for Standing or Sitting, Black • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Sioloc Flower Pillow,Flower Shaped Throw Pillow Butt Cushion Flower Floor Pillow,Seating Cushion,Cute Room Decor & Plush Pillow for Bedroom Sofa Chair(Green,15.7'') • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
MioTetto Soft Non-Toxic Foam Baby Play Mat | Toddler Playmat | Colorful Jigsaw Puzzle Play Mat | 16 Squares Foam Floor Mats for Kids & Babies | EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles for Gym, Nursery, Playroom • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Power Strip Tower with USB Ports, BESFAN Surge Protector Tower with 8 AC Outlets 4 USB Chargers, Multiple Outlets with Long Extension Cord 10 ft & Circuit Breaker, Dorm Essentials, Desk Accessories • Amazon Business $23.44 1 $23.44
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Toys for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard (Shape) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sproutbrite Classroom Banner Decorations - Motivational & Inspirational Growth Mindset for Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Sproutbrite Classroom Decorations - Reading Poster for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Command Large Picture Hanging Strips, Damage Free Hanging Picture Hangers, No Tools Wall Hanging Strips for Living Spaces, 14 White Adhesive Strip Pairs (28 Command Strips) • Amazon Business $11.17 1 $11.17

Materials cost

$436.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$473.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.54

Total project goal

$556.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $556.94

9 Donors

-$506.94

Donations toward project cost

-$430.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.04

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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