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Ms. Stewart from Orlando, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Seniors to Connect, Collaborate, and Succeed

Help me give my students items that will create a collaborative, welcoming, and student-centered classroom environment where all students feel safe, respected, supported, and inspired to not only to learn, but to take risks in their learning.

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Ms. Stewart Timber Creek High School
Orlando, FL Grades 9-12

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These items will help create a collaborative, welcoming, and student-centered classroom environment where all students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. Flexible tables and comfortable seating areas will allow students to work together, share ideas, and build meaningful connections with their peers. By creating inviting spaces for collaboration and discussion, students will feel more engaged, confident, and motivated throughout the school day.

Our classroom is designed to be more than just a place to learn academically—it is a space where students feel valued, respected, and encouraged to take risks in their learning.

A warm and comfortable environment helps students understand that their teacher believes in them and wants them to succeed. These materials will help foster a positive classroom culture where every student feels welcome, comfortable, and ready to grow.

As high school seniors prepare for graduation and life beyond the classroom, it is especially important that they have access to spaces that support both academic growth and peer collaboration. Many seniors benefit from additional help outside of traditional whole-group instruction, whether they are preparing for exams, completing projects, applying to college or careers, or building confidence in challenging subjects. These flexible and comfortable learning spaces will allow students to work in small groups, receive individualized support, and collaborate with classmates in a relaxed and encouraging environment. By creating opportunities for meaningful peer interaction and academic support, students will feel more connected, capable, and prepared for success after high school.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 75 students impacted
Ms. Stewart Timber Creek High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Orlando, FL View local requests

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 75 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Comfy 71" Couch - Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $949.95 1 $949.95
Classroom Select Coffee Table, Rectangle Top, Titanium Base - 48 W x 24 D x 16 H in - Laminate • School Specialty $221.84 1 $221.84
LuxSight Collection Floor Lamp for Living Room Vintage Standing Lamp with Linen Fabric Hardback Shade Industrial Tall Lamp with Night Light Decor for Living Room, Bedroom,Study, Home Office • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
Posh Creations Laguna Lounger Teens, Kids and Adults for Bedrooms and Dorm Rooms, Large Bean Bag Chair, Soft Nylon-Navy • Amazon Business $78.99 2 $157.98
Recaceik Bean Bag Chairs, Tufted Soft Stuffed Bean Bag Chair with Filler, Fluffy Lazy Sofa, Imperial Lounger Giant Bean Bag Chair for Bedroom, Living Room, Dark Black • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Homguava 3FT Bean Bag Chair: 3' Bean Bags with Memory Foam Filled, Large Beanbag Chairs Soft Sofa with Dutch Velvet Cover-Grey • Amazon Business $49.49 2 $98.98
Urban Lifestyle Super Soft Faux Fur Saucer Chair with Folding Metal Frame, Navy, 29"X32"X22" • Amazon Business $49.00 2 $98.00
Kiggos 25 Pack Plastic Clipboards Black Clip Boards with Low Profile Metal 12.5 x 9 Inch Letter Size Bulk Class Set Black Acrylic Hanging Hook - Holds 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $38.79 1 $38.79
XBoard Cork Board 36 x 24, Notice Cork Bulletin Board, Corkboard with Aluminum Frame and Push Pins for Display • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Expo Dry Erase Low Odor Markers - Chisel Tip, Black, Set of 36 • Blick Art Materials $25.72 1 $25.72
Hadley Designs Motivational Poster for Classroom Decor - 9 Growth Mindset Classroom Posters Elementary, Inspirational Wall Decor Middle School, Teacher Must Haves, Farmhouse Bulletin Board Decorations • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 36 Count • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62

Materials cost

$1,912.43

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.13

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,003.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$353.51

Total project goal

$2,356.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $2,356.76

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