You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Kau from Rockville, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Kau is requesting

Comfortable Learning Environment

Help me give my students a comfortable learning environment for them to thrive in!

  • $454 goal

This project expired on November 26, 2025.

This project expired on November 26, 2025.

My Project

The items in this project are intended to create a suitable and comfortable learning environment for my students.

The lap desks and cushions are examples of flexible seating.

Students will be given the choice to use them during independent or group work. Flexible seating has been proven to increase engagement, improve focus, and even enhance students' physical health. It gives them seating options that suit their individual needs and gives them a sense of ownership over their learning.

The privacy shields will be used when students are taking formative and summative assessments.

My students are special, because they come to school each day to learn and have fun. They are bright, creative, innovative, and kind.

Ms. Kau Lakewood 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.

Rockville, MD 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

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Kau is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners SoftScape 15 inch Square Classroom Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for Daycare, Preschool, Playroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Assorted, 12228-AS • Amazon Business $95.00 1 $95.00
Privacy Shields 12 Pack Blue Durable Easy Carry Plastic Desk Dividers-Easy to Disinfect Classroom Dividers-Portable Divider-Re-usable Privacy Divider • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Leinuosen 6 Pcs Kids Lap Desk Tray with Storage Plastic Breakfast Laptop Trays with Side Pockets and Slot Portable Lap Bed Table for Writing Eating Game Classroom Snacks Boy Girl (Black) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
OLIXIS Office Chair - Desk Chair with Wheels, Ergonomic Home Office Chair with Flip-up Arms & Lumbar Support, Mesh Swivel Rolling Chair Height Adjustable, Computer Desk Chair, Black (7648) • Amazon Business $58.45 1 $58.45
Jezero MC-16-S2 Multi-Purpose Milk Crate • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98

Materials cost

$330.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$385.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.97

Total project goal

$453.15

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

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Kau and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MD","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":454,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/comfortable-learning-environment/9504739/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":20,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Kau","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"38968285","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Rockville","teachersOnPage":[6461769],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9504739,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":64780,"schoolName":"Lakewood Elementary School","authorIds":{"6461769":{"owner":"Ms. Kau","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9504739],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6461769_orig.jpg?crop=545,545,x124,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566162518917","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":23,"teacherChallengeId":21463510,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":6461769,"schoolCounty":"Montgomery","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MD","name":"Maryland"}}