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Ms. Kay from Hopewell, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Classroom of Comfort: Where Every Seat Feels Like Home

Help me give my students flexible seating, sensory tools, and organization supplies to support student focus, comfort, and choice; ensuring every child learns in their best environment.

  • $978 goal

This project expired on November 18, 2025.

This project expired on November 18, 2025.

My Project

This year, I’m excited to welcome a new group of students into my classroom, and my mission is to create a space that feels like a home away from home. Many of my students face daily challenges beyond school, and it’s important to me that when they enter our classroom, they feel safe, supported, and empowered to be their best selves.

To make that happen, I’ve selected items that meet their social, emotional, and academic needs.

Flexible seating options like wiggle seats and floor cushions will allow students to choose the learning space that feels best for them ;which is especially important for those who need sensory support to focus. I’ve also included organization tools like file folders and hanging folders to create a structured, calming environment where everything has its place.

To keep our classroom clean, safe, and inviting, I’ve added sanitizing sprays, disinfecting wipes, and tissues. A clean space helps students feel cared for and respected. For creativity and motivation, I’ve included scratch art cards, slap bracelets, and vibrant scented markers. My students love copying notes when I use colorful markers, and this year I’ll have a chalkboard, but due to my sensory sensitivities, chalk is not an option for me. These markers will help me teach comfortably and effectively.

My goal is to give my students choices, comfort, and a space where learning is exciting and engaging. These items will make a direct impact on their ability to focus, create, and grow — academically and emotionally. My students are special because they show up every day despite the unknowns they face, and they deserve a classroom that feels like theirs. With your support, I can make that a reality.

Ms. Kay DuPont Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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 Never Before Funded 24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TURSTIN 6 Pack Stackable Classroom Stools Plastic Stools Nesting Stools Colorful Round Stools Indoor Outdoor Flexible Seating Decorative Stools Chairs for Home Office School Classroom • Amazon Business $105.99 1 $105.99
Crayola Fine Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $73.34 1 $73.34
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Inflated Wobble Cushion Sensory Seat Flexible Seating for Classroom, Balance Disc with Needle Pump Wobble Cushion for Kids Children • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Outus 8 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Yoga Inflatable Chairs for Kids Donut Exercise Ball Chair Cushion Seat Inflatable Stability Yoga Inflatable with Pump for Classroom Desk • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
30 Pack Hanging File Folders Letter Size, Colored A4 Hanging Folders with 1/5-Cut Adjustable Tab, Extra Capacity Hanging File Folders, 1 Inch Expansion, Perfect Office, Home, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.59 2 $51.18
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Bulk Square Thick Seating Cushions for Floor, 15.7'' Large Meditation Sitting Mat for Yoga Tatami Classroom Nursery Chair Room (Candy Color) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Magnetic Folder Bins - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets Heavy Duty Wholesale Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $34.64 1 $34.64
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray, For Air Sanitization and Odor Elimination, Simple Fresh, Lavender, Cotton Blossom 10 Fl. Oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Glade Automatic Spray Air Freshener Combo Set Clean Linen 6.2 oz. 3/Pack (313806) • Staples $25.29 1 $25.29
Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 36 Count (2003992) • Staples $22.56 1 $22.56
SILENART Chalk Markers for Blackboard - 24 Pack - 8 Neon & 8 Metallic & 8 Vintage Chalkboard Marker - Erasable Pen for Windows, Glass, Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
VersaChalk Wet Eraser Liquid Chalk Markers - Metallic Colors, 5 mm, Set of 8, Bold Tip • Blick Art Materials $19.26 1 $19.26
VersaChalk Chalkboard Chalk Markers - Colored Classic Liquid Chalk Pens - Wet Erase Dustless Chalk Ink Paint Marker for Blackboard, Dry Erase on White Board and non-porous surfaces, Bold 5mm • Amazon Business $16.34 1 $16.34
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.75 in. x 500 in., 6 Tape Rolls with 6 Tape Dispensers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $14.59 1 $14.59
Amazon Basics File Folders with Tabs for Filing, AMZ401, Sturdy, Letter Size, Assorted Colors (100 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.01 1 $14.01
ZMLM Scratch Art Craft Notes - 160 Pcs Gold Scratch Paper Mini Party Favors for Kids Art Supplies Kits Stocking Stuffers - Unique Scratch Cards Set Birthday Gifts Toys for Girls Boys Christmas • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Puffs Ultra Soft Non-Lotion Tissues, 10 Cubes, 56 Tissues Per Box • Amazon Business $9.37 1 $9.37
Remooble Non-toxic Chalkboard Cleaner, 8 oz. • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
ZMLM Scratch Paper Easter Basket Stuffers - 160 Rainbow Art Crafts Notes Stocking Stuffers Party Favors for Kids Supplies Kit - Magic Scratch Cards Set Birthday Gifts Toys for Girls Boys Easter Crafts • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
POPLAY 48PCS Kids Slap Bracelets, Slap Wristbands Bulk Tie Dye Bracelets Dinosaurs Mermaid Space Galaxy for Party Favors Classroom Prizes Exchanging Gifts • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
VersaChalk Chalkboard Cleaner & Eraser Kit, 30mL • Amazon Business $6.64 1 $6.64
Pendaflex Insertable Hanging Folder Tabs 3.5 W x 0.75 H Clear 25/Pack (PFX 43 1/2) • Staples $6.24 1 $6.24
Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray Bottle Lavender and Jasmine 32 fl. oz. (31387) • Staples $5.14 1 $5.14

Materials cost

$783.70

Vendor shipping charges

$5.46

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$830.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.63

Total project goal

$977.55

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