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Mr. Goode from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Positive and Safe Learning Environment

Help me give my students a more calming learning environment and access to more resources. My school is not giving me a refundable budget and being a new teacher, I don't have much money to spend.

  • $979 goal

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My Project

As a newer teacher I don't have a lot of money to spend on classroom organization materials. In order for my students to be successful I need places to store student work. I want students to have structure and know where everything is when they walk into my classroom. In addition, items such as fidgets and flexible seating arrangements will alleviate anxiety and create a calmer space for students. As a newer teacher, I am still trying to figure out what is best for my students. My school has not provided me a refundable budget for school supplies which has also hindered my ability to access the resources and materials needed for my classroom. Any help is much appreciated.

Mr. Goode Kenwood Academy Grades 9-12

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Chicago, IL 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

150 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
Pendaflex Divide It Up 4-Tab File Folder, Letter Size, Manila, 24/Pack (10770) • Quill.com $14.93 6 $89.58
Kaysent School Headphones for Classroom Students - (KHPC-24B) 24 Packs Black Color Kids' Headphones for School, Library, Computers, Children and Adult(No Microphone) • Amazon Business $80.80 1 $80.80
Large Bean Bag Chair for Adults/Kids with Filling, 3 ft Memory Foam Bean Bag Chairs with Filler Included, Ultra Soft Dutch Velvet Fabric, Bean Bag for Living Room - 3 Foot,Camel • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Patelai 8 Pack Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Ceiling Light 4 x 2 Feet Magnetic Light Covers Filter for Office School Drop Ceiling Supplies(Ocean Style) • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
School Smart Folding Storage Cart with Caddy Organizer, Medium, 13-7/8 x 11 x 12 Inches, Black/Red - Durable • School Specialty $62.02 1 $62.02
AIRLIFT 20.5 to 33 Mobile Laptop Computer Desk Cart Walnut (WEB162) • Staples $47.03 1 $47.03
Sensational Classroom 6-Cup Wire Caddy, 10-1/2 x 7-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, 1 Set of 6 Cups, Silver • School Specialty $35.47 1 $35.47
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; social emotional learning focus tools; sensory calming corner; mental health; emotional awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
Stainless Steel Pencil Dispenser Metal Straw Dispenser for Pencils Reusable Pencil Dispenser with 50 Pencils 3 Stickers 1 Metal Pen Holder 1 for Bulk Pencils Storage Classroom Home Office Restaurant • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector, JACKYLED 1625W 13A Outlet Surge Electric Tower, 12 Outlets 6 USB Ports Charging Station with 16AWG 6.5ft Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home Office Dorm Black • Amazon Business $26.88 1 $26.88
Ompaa Fluffy Rug, Super Soft Fuzzy Area Rugs for Bedroom Living Room - 3' x 5' Large Plush Furry Shag Rug - Kids Playroom Nursery Classroom Dining Room Decor Floor Carpet, Beige • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $20.71 1 $20.71
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Superio Brand Plastic Storage Bin, 22 Quart, Clear • School Specialty $11.47 1 $11.47
Mr. Pen- Graph Paper Sticky Notes, 6 Pads, 3x3 Inch, Bright Colors, Graph Sticky Notes, Math Graph Paper, Graphing Sticky Notes, Grid Sticky Notes, Grid Notepad, Mini Graph Paper • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.45 1 $1.45

Materials cost

$772.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$831.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.79

Total project goal

$978.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $978.58

1 Donor

-$489.29

Donations toward project cost

-$415.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.39

match offer

-$489.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$415.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.39

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