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Ms. Halicos from Corona, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Furnishing Futures: Empowering Education with Classroom Donations for Optimal Learning

Help me give my students a dry erase table for guided instruction, small group work, as well as independent work, along with 6 wobble chairs so that they have the option of flexible seating.

  • 11 donors
  • $928 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

As a first-year teacher, I am passionate about creating a positive and welcoming classroom where every student can succeed. However, as I begin this journey, I face the challenge of providing the necessary materials and furniture that are essential to fostering an environment of learning, especially for a classroom filled with diverse learners. I am reaching out to ask for your support in helping me create a functional, inclusive, and inspiring space for my students with varying needs.

My classroom is filled with diverse learners, each with unique needs, learning styles, and backgrounds.

One of the most important factors in supporting their success is the physical environment. Comfortable, functional furniture plays a key role in how students engage with their learning. With the right seating and table, I can create a classroom that fosters collaboration, individual focus, and a sense of belonging for every student.

My classroom is designed to encourage group work, discussion, and interaction. Having the right furniture allows for flexible seating arrangements that can be adjusted for different learning activities. Whether it’s a group project or an individual activity, well-designed furniture can support students in becoming more engaged and comfortable in their learning environment. For students with diverse learning styles, having a range of seating options can also help them focus better and engage more actively.

By donating to my classroom, you’re helping me create a space where every student, regardless of their background or learning style, feels comfortable, supported, and motivated to learn. Your contribution to a rectangular table and wobble chairs will provide essential seating and learning arrangements that help nurture a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in my classroom and the education of my students.

Ms. Halicos PS 92 Harry T Stewart Senior 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. Halicos

Corona, NY 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

19 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Design Junior Wobble Chair - Sand Dollar, 16" • Blick Art Materials $84.99 6 $509.94
Correll Rectangular Activity Table, 48" x 30", Height-Adjustable, Frosty White/Black (A3048DE-REC-80) • Quill.com $237.59 1 $237.59

Materials cost

$747.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$788.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.19

Total project goal

$927.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $927.93

9 Donors

-$570.44

Donations toward project cost

-$503.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$335.44

Match offers toward project cost

-$285.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.05

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 $0.00

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