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Mrs. Shaw from Madisonville, KY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Safe and Comfortable Place

Help me give my students a place to call home. My students need a place to feel comfortable being themselves so they can focus on learning. Flexible seating and basic school supplies will really help them to succeed.

  • $980 goal

This project expired on June 14, 2024.

This project expired on June 14, 2024.

My Project

Students today do not thrive in rows and desks. They need flexibility and movement in class. With bean bags and floor pillows, students will be able to comfortably learn and succeed.

Markers and cleaning supplies will help to maintain daily classroom activities.

We do lots of project-based learning in my classroom, but we are underfunded. I often have to help fund student projects.

Funding my classroom will lead to the enhancement of a safe environment for all. Students have told me they feel at home and can truly be themselves I'm my classroom, and I would like for that to continue.

Mrs. Shaw Browning Springs Middle School Grades 6-8

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Madisonville, KY 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

Never Before Funded 150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Specialty Teardrop Beanbag Chair • School Specialty $171.37 2 $342.74
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $74.68 1 $74.68
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $59.73 1 $59.73
Sexysamba Square Floor Seat Pillows Cushions 22" x 22", Soft Thicken Yoga Meditation Cushion Pouf Tufted Corduroy Tatami Floor Pillow Reading Cushion Chair Pad Casual Seating for Adults & Kids, Grey • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black 12/Pack (80001) • Staples $11.81 1 $11.81
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $10.43 1 $10.43
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $8.79 1 $8.79

Materials cost

$562.16

Vendor shipping charges

$232.27

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$832.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.98

Total project goal

$979.84

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