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

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Cozy Classroom

Help me give my students a learning environment full of comfort, color, and creativity!

  • $733 goal

This project expired on November 5, 2025.

This project expired on November 5, 2025.

My Project

I want to create a warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom where students feel safe, focused, and excited to learn. This project includes cozy rugs, flexible seating, LED lights, and cheerful decor to make our space feel like a second home. A printer and laminating pouches will help me prepare materials that last and support all learning styles. Your support will transform our classroom into a space that sparks creativity, builds confidence, and helps every student thrive. Thank you for helping bring this vision to life and supporting our classroom dreams.

Ms. Sharrow Iles Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Quincy, IL View local requests

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

24 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank ET-2400 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, All-In-One Supertank, Print, Scan, Copy (9592581) • Quill.com $185.83 1 $185.83
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Daisies on Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Seats 20 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
Lahome Boho Pink 3Ft Round Area Rugs - Soft Cute Small Circle Rug for Kids Nursery Room, Washable Non-Slip Botanical Print Circular Carpet for Sofa Playroom (Pink,3'x3') • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inches Sheets, 300 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches for Laminator, 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Paper for School, Home & Office • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
ZXMEAN Led Lights for Bedroom 130ft LED Strip Lights Music Sync Color Changing with Remote and App Control RGB LED Strip, LED Lights for Room Decor Home Party Decoration (2 Rolls of 65ft) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SUNBEAUTY Pack of 10 Paper Flowers Decorations for Wall Paper Fans Classroom Decoration Paper Floral Backdrop Decor Paper Flower Wall Decor for Tea Party Birthday Baby Shower Wedding Spring • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Teacher Created Resources Wildflowers Straight Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$576.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$622.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.84

Total project goal

$732.24

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