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Ms. Bernal from Winston Salem, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Space to Shine: Building a Motivating, Magical, and Cozy Classroom

Help me give my students a cozy rug to anchor our classroom library, along with inspiring decor, a comfy reading chair, and a rotating bookshelf to create a warm, welcoming space that encourages reading, focus, and belonging.

  • $685 goal

This project expired on October 25, 2025.

This project expired on October 25, 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

Imagine walking into a classroom where you’re instantly greeted by inspiring quotes, soft lighting, cozy chairs, and a fun, engaging rug that sparks creativity and joy. That’s the kind of space I want to create for my students a place that feels safe, uplifting, and exciting to learn in.

This project includes:

🪑 A cozy saucer chair and rotating bookshelf to create a calm reading nook, perfect for encouraging independent reading and focus.

🎨 Motivational posters, tapestries, and neon signs to promote positivity, confidence, and perseverance reminding students daily that “We can do hard things!”

🌱 Artificial greenery panels and a disco ball to bring fun, life, and personality into our room, making learning feel less like a task and more like an adventure.

🕒 A pink digital LED wall clock to help students manage time and transitions with style.

🎲 And finally, the Flagship Carpets notebook rug, a beautiful and functional centerpiece that will define our seating area, spark imagination, and serve as an anchor for our classroom community.

Every item in this project was chosen with love to help create a space where students feel motivated, supported, and excited to learn. Your support will transform our classroom into a welcoming environment that reflects the energy, creativity, and brilliance of every child who walks through the door.

Thank you for helping us dream big and shine bright!

Ms. Bernal Old Town Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Winston Salem, 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Composition Notebook Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6" • Amazon Business $203.81 1 $203.81
Houseables Rotating Bookshelf, Revolving Bookcase, Spinning Book Shelf, 4 Tier, White, Wood, 360 Degrees Bookshelves, Floor Stand, Rotation Display Tower, Stackable, Round, Turning, for Kids, Children • Amazon Business $96.96 1 $96.96
HollyHOME X-Large Saucer Chair, Comfy Oversized Folding Chair, Faux-Fur Reading Chair for Teens, Adults, Foldable Accent Chair, Metal Lounge Chair for Living Room, Bedroom, Dorm, Grid Champagne Pink • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
We Can Do Hard Things Neon Signs, Motivational Neon Light USB Dimmable LED Signs, for Inspirational Classroom Office Neon Light Decor Kids Wall Art Bedroom Birthday Party Classroom Backdrop Decor • Amazon Business $32.02 1 $32.02
JFLLamp TEACH LOVE INSPIRE Neon Signs for Wall Decor Neon Lights for Bedroom Led Signs Suitable for Man Cave Living Room Beer Bar Game Office Hotel Birthday Party 5v USB Power 16.5 * 7.8Inches(Pink) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Aboofx Artificial Grass Wall Panels, 12 Pack 10x10in Green Wall Decor Greenery Wall for Indoor Outdoor, Garden Fences Greenery Backdrop • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
KOSUMOSU Pink LED Clock 3D Wall Clock 9.7" Table Clock for Living Room Modern Digital Clock for Bedroom Aesthetic Bedside Desk Clock with Remote/Dimming/12/24H/Temp/Alarm Clock/Date • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
OGILRE Classroom Tapestry,Inspirational Motivational Quotes Tapestries,We Can Do Hard Things Inspirational Quotes Wall Art Hanging Decor for Home Bedroom Classroom, 50x60 Inch • Amazon Business $18.88 1 $18.88
S&O Set of 15 Motivational Posters for Classroom - Study room Poster - Inspirational Teaching Zone Charts for High School - Motivating Prints for Schoolroom - Confidence-Boosting Signs for Office • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Alytimes Mirror Disco Ball -4-Inch Cool and Fun Silver Hanging Party Disco Ball –Big Party Decorations, Party Design (4 inch) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$504.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$39.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$581.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.67

Total project goal

$684.45

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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