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

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Calm Classroom Library

Help me give my students a calm, comfortable, and cozy space to read.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Honson's classroom raised $619

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hardwood flooring and fluorescent lighting make for an extremely uncomfortable reading environment. And my students have decided to do a full redesign.

We want to create a comfortable, cozy, and calm space for students to hang out and concentrate on reading.

Classroom libraries showcase the importance of reading by providing students with a clean, organized, attractive, and quiet space to learn. The library is an opportunity to attract reluctant readers to a quiet space for independent tasks. And, beyond reading, it provides a calm place for students who might need a little peace and quiet.

Mr. Honson Ray Elementary School 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.

Chicago, IL 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

25 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nourison Positano Indoor/Outdoor Blue/Green 10' x 14' Area Rug, Easy Cleaning, Non Shedding, Bed Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Backyard, Deck, Patio (10x14) • Amazon Business $138.88 1 $138.88
Nourison Positano Indoor-Outdoor Navy Blue 9' x 12' Area Rug, Easy Cleaning, Non Shedding, Bed Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Backyard, Deck, Patio (9x12) • Amazon Business $115.29 1 $115.29
Factory Direct Partners 12228-ET SoftScape 15" Square Floor Cushions with Handles, 2" Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Earthtone • Amazon Business $85.54 1 $85.54
Lakeshore Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 3 $74.97
Simple Designs Incandescent Mini Table Lamp Set, White (LT2007-WHT-2PK) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
Lava Lite 5224 Lava Lamp, 52-ounce, Yellow/Blue/Silver • Amazon Business $33.68 1 $33.68

Materials cost

$484.35

Vendor shipping charges

$3.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$525.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.71

Total project goal

$618.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$618.08

8 Donors

-$601.02

Donations toward project cost

-$525.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.06

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$0.00

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