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

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Comfortable Counseling

Help me give my students two blue soft vinyl flexible student seating stools.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Andersen's classroom raised $251

This project is fully funded

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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

Remember how uncomfortable those rigid, hard school chairs used to be? The experience often left us fidgeting and distracted, detracting from our ability to focus and engage. By incorporating flexible seating options, we can transform the counseling environment into a place of comfort and openness.

Imagine students walking into a counseling space where they are greeted by soft, comfortable stools instead of cold, unwelcoming chairs.

This small change can make a significant difference in how they perceive their visits. Comfortable seating encourages students to relax and feel at ease, which is crucial for fostering open, honest conversations. When students are physically comfortable, they are more likely to feel emotionally secure and willing to share their thoughts and feelings.

Our goal is to create a counseling and social-emotional learning environment that feels inviting and supportive, not just another classroom. By designing a space that emphasizes comfort and safety, we are promoting an atmosphere where students feel encouraged to process their emotions, engage in meaningful dialogue, and explore their creativity.

A well-designed, cozy space will help students view their visits to the counselor not as a chore or an obligation, but as an opportunity for personal growth and support. By making the environment more comfortable, we are not only enhancing their immediate experience but also reinforcing the notion that the counseling space is a sanctuary where they can freely express themselves and find the guidance they need.

Let’s invest in creating a welcoming and nurturing space that makes students feel valued and heard. This simple yet impactful change will support their emotional well-being and encourage them to seek the help and advice they need with confidence and comfort.

Ms. Andersen West Park Academy Grades 6-8

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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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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

460 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Nicholas Soft Seating Flexible Circle for Classrooms and Common Spaces - 18" Seat Height (Blue) • Amazon Business $90.25 2 $180.50

Materials cost

$180.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.63

Total project goal

$250.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.84

2 Donors

-$125.42

Donations toward project cost

-$106.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.81

match offer

-$125.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.81

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 $0.00

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