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

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A Comfortable Classroom Meet the Needs of Every Child

Help me give my students a safe, nurturing classroom with sensory toys, a cozy corner, modular furniture, play food, dolls, and essential accommodations to support their social, emotional, and physical development

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Donna's classroom raised $1,329

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a special education teacher for 3 to 4-year-olds with special needs, including autism. My students come from low-income families and face significant challenges, such as living in a neighborhood with crime and limited resources. Most are in pull-ups, which parents must provide daily despite their financial circumstances.

No one should be comfortable with the needs of underprivileged children being unmet; they deserve the same support and resources as any child.

With limited supplies from parents and the school budget, we urgently need items like a foam puzzle mat, sensory toys, play food, baby dolls with bottles, a modular play couch, wall stickers, a mesh canopy, and string lights to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students.

What makes my students special is their resilience and unique potential. Despite the challenges they face, they exhibit remarkable curiosity, creativity, and a strong desire to learn and grow. These materials will support their sensory regulation, imaginative play, and social interaction, while creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters their overall growth and development.

A foam mat will provide a safe, comfortable area for play and learning, especially for children with sensory sensitivities or allergies. Sensory toys will aid in emotion regulation and self-soothing. Play food will support social skills, language development, and cooperative play in our kitchen area. The modular kids play couch will offer a flexible, cozy space for relaxation and sensory breaks. Baby dolls with bottles will encourage empathy, communication, and fine motor skills. Wall stickers, a mesh canopy, and string lights will transform our cozy corner into a peaceful retreat, enhancing the classroom’s functionality and nurturing atmosphere.

Ms. Donna PS 375 Jackie Robinson Grades PreK-2

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.

Brooklyn, NY 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

18 students impacted 17donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Chef Kitchen, 39 x 43-1/4 x 15-1/2 Inches, Charcoal - Wood • School Specialty $300.71 1 $300.71
LTKOUGFAM Soft Kids Area Rug, Large Washable Space Mat, Non-Slip Cute Rainbow Weather Baby Crawling Floor Mat for Living Room Playroom Classroom Bathroom (110.2" x 78.7" XL) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Lakeshore Hardwood Doll Changing Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
DREAMANIA 7PCS Kids Play Couch, 2024 Premium Modular Kids Play Couch for Toddler Child, Kid Foam Sofa for Bedroom Playroom Toyroom, Prefect Gift for Creative Girls & Boys, Grey • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
JC Toys 11" La Baby Soft & Sweet Soft Body Multiethnic Baby Doll with Onesie and Blanket - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $80.96 1 $80.96
WALIKI Round Children Floor Cushions, Alternative Classroom Seating | Sponge Disc Seats | 15”/40CM | Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Reginary 4 Pcs Flower Plush Throw Pillows Cute Flower Floor Pillow Daisy Shaped Floor Cushions Aesthetic Flower Seat Cushion Chair Pads for Kids Seating Bed Bedroom Sofa Decor (Light Color,15 Inch) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
3C4G Three Cheers for Girls - Rainbow Bright Canopy - Rainbow Bed Canopy for Girls - Hanging Net Canopy for Beds, Chairs & Reading Corners - 8’ Height & 24’ Diameter Hoop - for Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Melissa & Doug Felt Play Food - Sandwich Making Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.66 1 $29.66
wondever Colorful Large Tree Wall Stickers Tree with Flower Birds Peel and Stick Wall Art Decals for Living Room Bedroom TV Wall (H: 63inch) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LOBKIN Galaxy Projector Star Projector Dynamic Ocean Wave Projector Lamp - LED Night Lights Calming Light for Adults Kids Bedroom Decor, Bluetooth & Remote Control, Speaker for White Noise & Music • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Minetom Globe String Lights, 33 Feet 100 Led Fairy Lights Plug in, 8 Modes with Remote Mini Globe Lights for Indoor Outdoor Bedroom Party Garden Christmas Tree Easter Decoration, Pink + Multicolor • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
fash n kolor®, My Sweet Baby Disappearing Doll Feeding Set | Baby Care 6 Piece Doll Feeding Set for Toy Stroller | 2 Milk & Juice Bottles with 2 Toy Pacifier for Baby Doll • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Colorful Inspirational Quotes Wall Decals Watercolor Paint Wall Decals Ink Splatter Splotches Wall Stickers Motivational Lettering Positive Sayings Stickers for Kids Classroom Nursery Playroom School • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Zonon 3 Sheets Animal Alphabet and Numbers Tree Stickers Learning ABC Letters Birds Numbers Peel and Stick Wall Decals for Kids Back to School Nursery Classroom Home Bedroom Wall Decor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$987.50

Vendor shipping charges

$96.66

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,128.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$199.23

Total project goal

$1,328.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,328.20

17 Donors

-$1,322.32

Donations toward project cost

-$1,128.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$193.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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$0.00

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