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Ms. Brown from Long Is. City, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spring Fling: Surrounded by Nature and Art in the Library

Help me give my students access to natural elements, like plants and butterflies, art supplies for relaxing coloring or crafting, and a calm and beautiful cozy environment in the library.

  • 4 donors
  • $1,081 goal

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My Project

No matter how great of a student, every child needs a moment of respite. School pressures, family, friends. All adolescents balance many concerns and their brains are still developing into full humans. Some students are not as fortunate to have a quiet and calm space at home. The library at BHSEC Queens is an alternative space where some students (and even adults in our community) come to study quietly, tucking into a corner carrel. Some also come to get away from the many pressures "out there." Reading in a cozy nook is a small luxury. Nature is calming, as is the focus required to work on an art or craft project

Students need the calm that the library provides.

They like to add to the community puzzle, browse the stacks, cozy up on the couches with a book, or just stare out the window. The items requested in this project are meant to encourage students to be closer to nature, to engage in art activities and to read for pleasure. We encourage these activities because we know that a calming and inviting library benefits students in both their social emotion and academic spheres. My students of every age, come into the library to browse the stickers for their water bottles, check to see if the butterflies have hatched, to sit and close their eyes for a minute or to create a fun poster for the club they are starting. Thank you for helping to make this an ongoing experience for my students.

Ms. Brown Bard High School Early College Queens Grades 9-12

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

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.

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Long Is. City, NY 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

650 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Homguava Bean Bag Chair Bean Bag Chairs for Adults Comfy Beanbag Giant Bean Bag Chair with Spacious Design Bean Bag Couch with Armrest Large Bean Bag Chair with Filler for Living Room Bedroom (Grey) • Amazon Business $179.99 2 $359.98
Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden - Herb Garden with Grow Light, 15 Pods Stainless Steel Indoor Garden Kit, Auto Timer, Gardening Gift for All Ages • Amazon Business $89.90 1 $89.90
Crayola Markers Classpack, Fine Line, Assorted Colors, Set of 200 • School Specialty $86.17 1 $86.17
LIVEBOX Sun Round Rug 6ft Large Boho Rug for Living Room, Washable Soft Kids Area Rug Throw Rugs for Classroom, Non-Slip Circle Nursery Rug Round Carpet for Bedroom • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Altman Plants Live Houseplants (6PK), Indoor Plants for Delivery Prime, Live Plants and Gardening Gifts for Plant Lovers, Planters for Indoor Plants with Potting Soil, Live House Plants Indoors Live • Amazon Business $24.89 2 $49.78
Kid Made Modern Arts and Crafts Kit - A DIY 1000+ Piece Hobby Craft Supplies & Materials Box for Creative Art Projects for Kids Ages 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 & 12 Year Old Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
9 Herb Indoor Window Garden Kit - House Plants Seeds - Best Unique Easter Gift Ideas for Women, Mom, Friend, Her, Birthday, Housewarming, Mother - New Home Kitchen Gifts - Live Plant Starter • Amazon Business $32.49 1 $32.49
Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day 8" Paper Lanterns, 6 Per Pack, 3 Packs (TCR77514-3) • Quill.com $30.52 1 $30.52
Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Kit, Painted Lady Butterfly Kit with Voucher for Live Caterpillars, Butterfly Habitat, STEM Journal & More • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Eco Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (22226) • Quill.com $19.97 1 $19.97
Stress Balls Set - 18 Pack - Party Favors | Stress Balls for Adults - Squishy Balls, Goody Bag Stuffers | Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Ball for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $18.74 1 $18.74
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Tropical Colors 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Staples $17.03 1 $17.03
WUDIME 20 Pack Black Magnetic Hooks, 25 Lbs Heavy Duty Magnetic Hook, Neodymium Magnet Hooks for Refrigerator, Magnets with Hook for Cruise, Grill, Kitchen, Garage, Classroom, and Office • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Guirnd 12PCS Colored Masking Tape, Kids Art Supplies Colored Tape, DIY Craft Tape, Colored Tape Rolls, Colored Painters Tape 1.7cm x 18m (2/3In x 19.5Yards) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
100 Pcs Book Stickers,Reading Stickers,Bookish,Book Stickers for Water Bottles,Bookish Items Stickers,Library Stickers,Book Accessories for Reading Lovers,Vinyl Waterproof Decals for Kids Teens • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes, Includes 24 Spikes - Continuous Feeding for all Flowering and Foliage Houseplants - NPK 6-12-6 • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$867.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.62

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$918.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$162.13

Total project goal

$1,080.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,080.86

3 Donors

-$725.86

Donations toward project cost

-$616.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.88

match offer

-$355.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$301.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.25

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