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Mrs. Gaspar from San Diego CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfortable Lighting and Comfortable Seating!

Help me give my students a comfortable and inviting space for learning in the classroom.

  • 7 donors
  • $336 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

When we think about what makes a great classroom, we often focus on teachers or textbooks, but we sometimes overlook the physical space itself. Imagine sitting in a fluorescent lit room for 6-7 hours a day and not getting a headache. That’s why it’s super important to have good lighting like lamps that make sure every corner of the room is welcoming. Plus, who doesn't appreciate a cozy, well-lit space? It makes learning so much easier and more enjoyable. Donating lamps to classrooms isn’t just about lights; it's about giving students a clear and bright environment where they can do their best.

Floor seating is a game changer for making the classroom a more relaxed place where kids can find their best spot to sit and learn.

Floor seating and floor desks let students spread out, get comfy, and engage more freely in what they’re doing, whether that's reading, working on a laptop, or group activities. It’s about making the classroom a versatile space where all students feel included and ready to learn.

So, why not help out? Donating lamps and floor seating to classrooms is a direct way to impact kids’ daily school lives positively. You’re not just donating stuff—you're helping create an environment that’s more conducive to learning and just plain nicer to be in. It’s an investment in making schools better places to learn, helping students be at their best. Brightening up classrooms with good lighting and comfy seating options is something simple we can all support that makes a big difference. Let’s get behind this and make classrooms across the country better, one lamp, one lap desk and one floor cushion at a time!

Mrs. Gaspar
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mind Reader 23" x 15.25" Stainless Steel/Plastic Lap Desk, Beige (LBSTUDY-BEI) • Quill.com $26.99 4 $107.96
FOLKSMATE LED Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck Reading Standing Light for Living/Kids Room, Bedroom, Black • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
ECR4Kids SoftZone Floor Cushions, Round, Flexible Seating, Seafoam, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $50.52 1 $50.52

Materials cost

$230.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.30

Total project goal

$335.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $335.31

5 Donors

-$188.98

Donations toward project cost

-$162.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.35

Matching donations from our partners

-$143.98

Match offers toward project cost

-$122.38

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.35

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 $0.00

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