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Ms. Brooks from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort Needed -- a Space to Read, Relax, and Re-center

Help me give my students a comfortable nook to read in, decompress, and do social group work.

  • 2 donors
  • $506 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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 plan to use these resources to create a reading nook in my English Language Arts classroom. As a first year teacher with limited resources, my classroom has room to grow when it comes to providing students with flexible seating and areas to learn and connect.

A majority of my students are English Language Learners--they truly need a place where they can practice a new language together, read in a comfortable environment, and collaborate effectively.

My goals are to create a reading nook where these crucial developmental activities can take place.

Ms. Brooks Northwest Middle School Grades 6-8

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. Brooks

Chicago, IL 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Extra Large Bean Bag Chair Lounger, 3 ft Memory Foam Filled, Microfiber Cover, Grey, Solid • Amazon Business $87.99 2 $175.98
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Daisies on Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Seats 20 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Juexica 8 Pcs Floor Cushions for Kids Floor Pillows Flexible Seating Cushions 3.5'' Thick Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Meditation Seat Pillows for Home Nursery Yoga Decor(Rainbow Color,Square) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99

Materials cost

$393.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$429.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.86

Total project goal

$505.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $505.73

1 Donor

-$252.86

Donations toward project cost

-$214.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.93

match offer

-$252.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$214.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.93

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 $0.00

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