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Ms. J from Bowie, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Class: A Home Away From Home

Help me give my students an environment where they will love to learn. Having furniture in the classroom helps students feel comfortable and welcomed. I want my math class to feel like a home away from home.

  • $953 goal

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

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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

A good classroom environment is an essential component of effective and successful learning. It sets the tone for positive interactions, engagement, and mutual respect among students and between students and teachers. In a good classroom environment, students feel safe, supported, and comfortable, allowing them to fully participate in the learning process.

Having a positive classroom environment is a key factor in ensuring student success.

Many of us perform best in an atmosphere where we feel comfortable. By having a classroom where students love to come in to, they will perform better in math class. A classroom environment is more than a physical space, it’s the way being in that space makes the student feel.

By having these resources my students will look forward to coming to class each day. I believe this can get them excited about math and give the opportunity to be comfortable while learning. These furniture items can also be used as incentives for students. When students work hard they can earn a spot on the beanbag chair, sit on the futon or earn a cold drink!

Ms. J Benjamin Tasker Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

130 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Novogratz Brittany Futon, Convertible Sofa & Couch, Blue Linen • Amazon Business $207.11 1 $207.11
Homguava Giant Bean Bag Chair,Bean Bag Sofa Chiar with Armrests, Bean Bag Couch Stuffed High-Density Foam, Plush Lazy Sofa Comfy Chair,Large BeanBag Chair for Adults in Livingroom,Bedroom (Grey) • Amazon Business $195.99 1 $195.99
Insignia - 4.3 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer and ENERGY STAR Certification - Stainless Steel • Best Buy Education $158.11 1 $158.11
GE - CYNC 8 foot Indoor Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Color Changing Smart LED Light Strip Extension (Power Supply Sold Separately) - Full Color • Best Buy Education $26.03 1 $26.03
Creative Teaching Press - Sixth-gr Math Minutes • Teachers' School Supply $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$607.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $127.20

Sales tax

 $36.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$809.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.94

Total project goal

$952.91

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