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Mrs. Dumont from Chateaugay, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Comfort and Creativity

Help me give my students a transformed classroom by providing them with comfortable seating and innovative learning opportunities to foster an enriched educational experience.

  • $688 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

As I enter into my new forever classroom my hope with this project is to seek to enhance the learning environment by prioritizing classroom comfort and fostering creativity. The comfortable seating, biology themed plushies and biology themed comfort items will allow the student to be in a environment that is comfortable, cozy and allows them to learn in a way that is unique. Recognizing the profound impact of physical surroundings on student engagement and productivity, our project aims to implement comfortable seating arrangements, and flexible furniture. Additionally, the light filters-- (my favorite part of this project!! ) will aim to change with the seasons and give my students the sense of learning outside and not in a classroom. By creating a comfortable and adaptable space, we aim to empower students to explore their creative potential. Research consistently demonstrates that a comfortable learning environment positively influences cognitive function and academic performance. With this grant, we intend to transform traditional classrooms into dynamic hubs of innovation, inspiring students to think outside the box, collaborate seamlessly, and embrace their unique creative abilities. Through the integration of comfortable and stimulating surroundings, our initiative strives to revolutionize the educational experience, ensuring that every student feels supported and inspired to reach their full creative potential.

Mrs. Dumont Chateaugay Elementary School Grades 9-12

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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

80 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
OSP Home Furnishings Wicker Papasan Chair with 360-Degree Swivel, Grey Frame with Black Cushion • Amazon Business $181.49 1 $181.49
Hortsun 12 Pcs Fluorescent Light Covers, 4 x 2 ft Magnetic Fluorescent Light Filters to Relieve Eyestrain and Headaches for Home, Office, Hospital, Teacher Classroom Decoration (Seasons Forest) • Amazon Business $55.99 3 $167.97
Home Area Runner Rug Pad Hand Drawn About Mathematics on Chalkboard with The World Science in Thickened Non Slip Mats Doormat Entry Rug Floor Carpet for Living Room Indoor Outdoor Throw Rugs • Amazon Business $95.00 1 $95.00
Erosebridal Biology Plush Bed Blanket Throw Size for Teens Youth Adult, Human Body Sherpa Blanket, Education Theme Throw Blanket Men Women Cell Skin Tissue Fleece Throw Warmth Dorm Decoration, Black • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
GIANTMicrobes - DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Educational Plush • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
GIANTmicrobes Chromosome Plush – Explore The World of Genetics with This Educational Gift, Realistic Model with Info Card, for Friends, Scientists, Doctors, Ancestry Fans, Students and Educators • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
GIANTmicrobes Animal Cell Plush - Learn About Cell Biology and Life Science with This Educational Plush, Memorable Gift for Students, Educators, Scientists, and Anyone with a Healthy Sense of Humor • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
GIANTmicrobes Plant Cell Plush – Learn about Cell Biology with this Educational Plush, Memorable Gift for Biology Students, Scientists, Botanists, Plant Lovers and Anyone with a Healthy Sense of Humor • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
GIANTmicrobes RNA Plush - Learn About The World of Genetics with This Educational Gift, Realistic Model with Info Card, for Family, Friends, Scientists, Doctors, Ancestry Fans, Students and Educators • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95

Materials cost

$546.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$584.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.13

Total project goal

$687.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $687.52

2 Donors

-$344.17

Donations toward project cost

-$292.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.48

match offer

-$343.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$291.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.17

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 $0.00

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