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Ms. Palomares from Carlsbad, NM is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Designed to Provide a Safe, Comfortable, Well-Stocked Learning Space

Help me give my students a comfortable space to learn with flexible seating options that provide proprioceptive and vestibular input.

  • $2,839 goal

This project expired on July 8, 2025.

This project expired on July 8, 2025.

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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

As a high school special education math teacher, I often work with students who have lost faith in school. They haven't felt seen, heard, or valued in a long time. Often the first step to reaching these students is to build trust and connection with them as individuals.

In order for these students to begin to trust their teachers, they need to see that the teacher cares and they are valued.

One of the best places to start to build this relationship of trust and respect is to set up a safe, comfortable space for them to work.

When my students enter my classroom, I want them to see a warm welcoming space and have a variety of seating options so that they are able to choose the option which is most conducive to their learning style.

Research has shown that many students and especially neurodiverse students learn best when they are able to move their bodies and this set of class furniture provides multiple options for students to recieve proprioceptive and vestibular input which can enhance their focus and improve their learning process.

I also included carpet/rugs and floor seating options because neurodiverse students learn best when they are comfortable and for many of them they are most comfortable on the ground.

Ms. Palomares Carlsbad High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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

Never Before Funded 50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Comfy Rectangular Classroom Carpet - 9' x 12' - Charcoal • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00
MUUEGM Futon Sofa Bed, Convertible Futon Couch, Memory Foam Bed Couch,Sofa Bed Couch,Modern Loveseat Sofa,Comfy Sleeper Sofa for Compact Space,Apartment, Living Room,Easy Assemble,Black. • Amazon Business $228.88 1 $228.88
Non-Branded Mobile Organizer, 12 Drawers, 25 x 26 x 15-1/4 Inches, Multiple Colors - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $168.82 1 $168.82
HABUTWAY Bean Bag Chair: Giant 5' Memory Foam Furniture Bean Bag Chairs for Adults with Microfiber Cover - 5Ft,Black • Amazon Business $154.99 1 $154.99
HollyHOME X-Large Saucer Chair, Comfy Oversized Folding Chair, Faux-Fur Reading Chair for Teens, Adults, Foldable Accent Lazy Chair, Metal Lounge Chair for Living Room, Bedroom, Dorm, Grid Black • Amazon Business $74.99 2 $149.98
HIGOGOGO Boho Floor Pillow, Round Floor Cushion Cotton Linen Meditation Seat Pillow Bohemmia Style Yoga Cushion Floor Pad for Home Bay Window Party Garden Decoration, 22x22 Inch, Dark Blue • Amazon Business $27.99 5 $139.95
LAPGEAR Compact Lap Desk - Black - Fits up to 15 Inch Laptops - Pack of 12 - Style No. 43008 • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
HollyHOME X-Large Saucer Chair with Foldable Ottoman, Comfy Oversized Folding Chair and Folding Footrest Stool Set, Faux-Fur Reading Chair and Footstool for Living Room, Bedroom, Black Chair&Stool • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
MasterVision Dry Erase Double-Sided Lap Boards -8-1/4" x 11-7/10", Package of 30 • Blick Art Materials $68.66 1 $68.66
OLIXIS Cross Legged Armless Adjustable Swivel Padded Home Office Desk Chair No Wheels, Black • Amazon Business $66.43 1 $66.43
Trideer Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary, Yoga Ball Chairs for Kids, Wobble Chair of School Supplies for Sensory Kids, Student Desk Chairs for Homeschool (Blue, 55cm) • Amazon Business $21.99 3 $65.97
Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • School Specialty $57.97 1 $57.97
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Ticonderoga© Presharpened No. 2 Pencils - Set of 30 • Nasco $8.72 6 $52.32
Podzly Classroom Caddy Organizer - Pack of 6 with 3 Compartments and Handle - Ideal Table Caddy for Classroom Supplies in Kindergarten - Classroom Storage Bins for Art and Craft Teachers • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Gaiam Kids Active Seat Peanut Shaped Bounce Desk Chair -Exercise Yoga Balance Sitting Ball - Sensory Toys- Flexible Seating, Wiggle Seat for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.27 2 $38.54
Crayola© Colored Pencils - Classpack© of 240 • Nasco $38.36 1 $38.36
Pacon Poster Board 22 x 28 White 50/Pack (76510) • Staples $29.62 1 $29.62
DEAYOU 16 Pack Classroom Storage Baskets Bins, Small Plastic Organizer Basket, Colorful Storage Trays, Crayon Pencil Containers for Paper, Desk, Shelf, Home School Office, 10.2" L x 6.5" W x 2.4" H • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 10 $24.90
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.07 2 $14.14
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $13.94 1 $13.94

Materials cost

$2,298.54

Vendor shipping charges

$49.63

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$34.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,412.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$425.76

Total project goal

$2,838.41

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