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Mrs. Dotson from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cozy, Flexible Classroom Where Every Student Feels Seen

Help me give my students a flexible learning space to read and write from tables, beanbags, or a bench!

  • $2,970 goal

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

My Project

A Cozy, Flexible Classroom Where Every Student Feels Seen

My classroom is full of bright, curious, multilingual learners who bring rich culture and creativity to everything they do.

I want to create a space that reflects who they are — where they feel comfortable, inspired, and represented every single day.

With your help, I’m transforming our traditional classroom into a flexible seating haven with beanbags, picnic benches, low tables, and a futon. These seating options will support student choice and comfort, giving each child the chance to learn in the way that works best for them.

I’m also teaching books that celebrate diverse voices, backgrounds, and languages — so every student can see themselves in the stories we read. The book bins will give students a place to store these books as they use them.

This project will help us build a classroom where students don’t just learn — they belong.

Your support means more than just furniture — it means showing students that their stories matter.

Mrs. Dotson Garvy Elementary School Grades 3-5 Chicago, IL View local requests

More than a third 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

95 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Blue (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 3 $687.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 4 $399.96
LIFETIME 60253 Outdoor Convertible Bench, 55 Inch, Harbor Gray • Amazon Business $182.47 2 $364.94
Jinei 24 Pack Book Bins for Classroom Bulk Book and Binder Holders with Name Labels Assorted Color Plastic Classroom Organization Book Bins Baskets Boxes Teacher Storage Bins for Classroom Home Office • Amazon Business $107.99 3 $323.97
Lakeshore Natural Adjustable Square Table - 30" x 30" - Low • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
DHP Emily 71 Inch Futon Sofa Bed, Armless Upholstered Couch Sleeper with Tufted Back and Seat, Mid-Century Modern, Navy Linen • Amazon Business $219.99 1 $219.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98

Materials cost

$2,384.84

Vendor shipping charges

$73.80

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$35.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,524.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$445.48

Total project goal

$2,969.89

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