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Ms. Held from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfy and Collaborative Space For Students

Please help me give my students a comfortable and calm space to collaborate in small groups, and have a safe room to destress and grow their literacy skills.

  • $730 goal

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My Project

Creating this space in my room is essential for several reasons. I want to give my students in grades 9-12 an area where they feel comfortable and safe to grow their literacy skills and collaborate in small groups. I teach Economics, Civics, AP Government and Politics, and History Through Literature, so there are many opportunities for discussions and working together in a comfortable environment. I also require my students to read for the first 10 minutes of class, no matter the subject, to improve literacy skills. I also would love a safe and comfortable space where students can decompress if they feel overwhelmed or have a particularly tough day.

Ms. Held First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School Grades 9-12

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

100 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
YESHOMY Futon Sofa Bed Upholstered Modern Convertible Couch with Cylindrical Pillow, Suitable for Bedroom, Apartment, Dormitory Retro Style, Gray • Amazon Business $176.32 1 $176.32
Big Joe Hug Bean Bag Chair, Gray Hyde, 3ft • Amazon Business $79.00 2 $158.00
Furinno Pasir 4-Tier Bookcase / Bookshelf / Storage Shelves, Espresso • Amazon Business $38.32 3 $114.96
Home Dynamix Patio Country Transitional Medallion Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug, 7'9" x 10'2", Blue/Gray Dahlia • Amazon Business $81.99 1 $81.99
Simple Designs LF1014-NAV Etagere Organizer Storage Shelf Linen Shade Floor Lamp, Navy • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

Materials cost

$581.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$619.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.41

Total project goal

$729.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $729.39

8 Donors

-$729.39

Donations toward project cost

-$619.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.41

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