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Mrs. Bourn from Flushing, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hard Floors Make For Cross Applesauce And Stale Pretzels

My students need 36 soft cushions to sit on while immersed in their learning.

  • $394 goal

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My Students

Try to recall the times you've sat through a presentation or lecture. How difficult was it to stay focused? Now try to imagine sitting through it while seated on a cold hard floor with your legs crossed, hands folded in your lap, and sitting straight up. That's what my third graders do EVERYDAY!

My third graders are a brilliant, hard working group of 32 students in a Gifted and Talented program.

They are thirsty for knowledge and are always eager to learn. They seem to have a good grasp on what hard work means and they absolutely loves to be challenged!

My Project

My eager learners try very hard not to squiggle and squirm at the meeting area--they really do! But I have experienced sitting on rugs at meeting areas in a number of classrooms and I don't know how they do it! I just can't imagine how they can get through an entire year without something to sit on. I am requesting these vinyl cushions because they are easier to keep clean, they do not collect dust so it alleviates allergic reactions, they do not collect bugs, the cushions can be moved around easily for different seating arrangements, and they have more padding than a carpet so my students will be more comfortable. All of these qualities combined can only result in positive, focused learning and community building! The colorful assortments are also a benefit--I already envision a myriad of lessons that can be done with the cushions, such as 'telling time' and 'noticing patterns.' The benefits of these cushions are endless!

School is a place of comfort and joy.

If I can do anything to cultivate that love for learning and community, I will. These cushions alone will probably do more for my students than you or I think it will. And their achy bottoms will no longer be!

Mrs. Bourn PS 32 State Street Grades 3-5

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DD370X - Soft Seats - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 6 $299.94

Materials cost

$299.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.02

Total project goal

$393.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $393.46

5 Donors

-$236.94

Donations toward project cost

-$206.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.52

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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