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Ms. Su from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thinking Chair

Help me give my students a comfortable chair to do their work in.

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My Project

Adding a couch to our classroom would significantly enhance our ability to focus and engage with the material.

A comfortable seating option allows students to relax and reduce physical discomfort, which can otherwise be distracting when sitting in rigid, traditional chairs for long periods.

The casual, inviting nature of a couch would create a more relaxed environment, helping to alleviate stress and anxiety, ultimately leading to improved concentration. Additionally, it provides flexibility in seating, allowing students to shift positions or collaborate in a more comfortable setting. A couch can promote both individual focus and group collaboration, encouraging creativity and better communication among students. By fostering a more comfortable and adaptable space, a couch would undoubtedly contribute to a more productive and focused learning experience.

Ms. Su George Washington Carver Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

600 students impacted

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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 (Khaki) • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99

Materials cost

$179.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$229.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.44

Total project goal

$269.60

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Total project goal

 $269.60

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 $269.60

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