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Ms. Limontes from CUTLER BAY, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Safe Space to Read

Help me give my students a calming, cozy space for reading and relaxation.

  • $864 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am refreshing my cozy corner in my classroom. This area is used to calm students when they are feeling big emotions and is a cozy spot to sit down a look at a book. Students are more likely to use the calming space if it is inviting and organized.

I want to utilize the space in my classroom and have the space work for the multiple needs of my students.

Comfortable seating, an inviting rug, and a selection books will ignite their desire to learn and explore. My students are just starting to explore reading as well as learning to navigate big emotions. Help them have a safe and comfortable space to do both.

Ms. Limontes Gulfstream Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

CUTLER BAY, FL View local requests

More than half 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

16 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Comfy Chairs - Set of 3 Flexible Floor Seating for Classroom Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $379.00 1 $379.00
Lakeshore Comfy Round Classroom Carpet - 6' Diameter - Navy Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
ECR4Kids 5-Compartment Easy to Reach Book Display, Classroom Storage, Natural • Amazon Business $107.99 1 $107.99

Materials cost

$665.99

Vendor shipping charges

$27.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$733.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.51

Total project goal

$863.39

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