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Ms. Tan from Hamlet, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Tan's classroom raised $624

A Welcoming Space for Young Learners

Help me give my students flexible seating, classroom organization tools, headphones, and engaging classroom decor to create a comfortable, welcoming, and successful learning environment.

Ms. Tan Monroe Avenue Elementary School

Hamlet, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My first grade students are energetic, creative, and eager to learn each day. They thrive in a classroom environment where they feel comfortable, supported, and excited to participate. I want to create a welcoming space that helps all students stay engaged and successful throughout the school day.

The flexible seating options, including floor cushions, cube chairs, and stools, will give students comfortable choices that support focus and movement while learning.

The headphones will allow students to fully participate in technology-based lessons and independent learning activities without distractions. Chair pockets, zipper pouches, and storage carts will help keep our classroom organized and ensure students can easily access their materials.

The classroom decorations, bulletin board sets, and welcome mat will help create a warm and inviting environment where students feel safe, valued, and excited to come to school each day. These resources will support both academic growth and a positive classroom community for all learners.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 19 students impacted 3 donors

Project tagged as

Hamlet, NC
Grades PreK-2
English Language Learning
Mathematics
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Tan Monroe Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hamlet, NC 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

HBCU Alum 19 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

ECR4Kids Bentwood Stackable Stools, 12in Seat Height, Classroom Furniture, Assorted, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $94.04 1 $94.04

Children's Factory 3-in-1 Cube Chair for Kids, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture, 1-Pack, Blue • Amazon Business $46.57 2 $93.14

Chapou 24 Pack Chair Pockets for Classroom Student Chair Pouches with Name Tags Seat Back Organizer for Classroom Scoop Chairs Storage for Preschool Kindergarten Elementary School(Brown) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99

Juexica 8 Pcs Floor Cushions for Kids Floor Pillows Flexible Seating Cushions 3.5'' Thick Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Meditation Seat Pillows for Home Nursery Yoga Decor(Morandi,Round) • Amazon Business $61.99 1 $61.99

Amazon Basics 2-Tier Rolling Metal Utility Cart with Shelf, Portable Multi-Functional Storage, White • Amazon Business $39.87 1 $39.87

Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99

Sooez 20 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Pouches for Classroom Organizer, Board Game Toy Storage, Document Bag for Teacher School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38

Welcome to Our Classroom Welcome Mat, Classroom Door Mat, Classroom Decor, Teacher Gift, Back to School Doormat 20x32inch • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

MISSLO Cell Phone Pocket Chart for Classroom with 36 Modern Number Stickers Over The Door Calculator Holder for Wall Mount Clear Hanging Cell Phone Holder Classroom Storage Organizer, Black • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79

BeYumi 80Pcs Animal Print Bulletin Board Borders Africa Safari Leopard Zebra Tiger Giraffe Tropical Leaves Greenery Scalloped Borders Trim Bulletin Decoration for Back to School Classroom Nursery Wall • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39

Safari Jungle Animal Calendar Bulletin Board Set Simply CTP Bulletin Board Calendar Seasons Weather Chart Animal Classroom Decoration with Season, Weather and Days of the Week Chart Back to School • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost			$457.56
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$35.69
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.86
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$530.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$93.55
Total project goal			$623.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$623.66
2 Donors			-$611.16
Donations toward project cost			-$519.49
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$91.67
match offer			-$12.50
Match offer toward project cost			-$10.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$1.88
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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A Welcoming Space for Young Learners

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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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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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