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

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Sitting Pretty: Help Us Couch Our Way to Success!

Help me give my students a comfortable learning space with a small couch and chair which helps promote a positive learning environment and supports diverse learning styles.

  • $687 goal

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My Project

My students have been engaged in an inspiring project about positive learning environments, where they explored the many ways our classroom can be more welcoming and conducive to learning. One of their brilliant ideas was to introduce flexible seating options, and we believe a small couch would be a perfect addition!

Flexible seating offers numerous benefits for diverse learners.

It allows students to choose their preferred learning spaces, which can enhance focus, engagement, and overall comfort. For students who struggle with traditional seating arrangements, having alternative options like a cozy couch can make a world of difference.

The benefits include enhanced comfort and focus as a comfortable seating option helps students stay focused during lessons and group activities. A small couch creates a welcoming space for students to work together on projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills. Not all students thrive in traditional desks. A couch provides an alternative that caters to different learning needs and preferences. A cozy, inviting space contributes to a positive classroom atmosphere, where students feel relaxed and ready to learn.

By donating to our project, you will help us transform our classroom into a more dynamic and inclusive space that supports all learners. Thank you for considering our request and for your generous support!

Ms. Londis PS 11 Purvis J Behan Grades 3-5

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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

32 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Sense of Place Tan Vinyl Couch and Chair • Kaplan Early Learning Company $545.36 1 $545.36

Materials cost

$545.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.98

Total project goal

$686.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $686.52

5 Donors

-$481.61

Donations toward project cost

-$421.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.24

match offer

-$190.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$162.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.12

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 $0.00

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