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

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First Day Furniture

Help me give my students a new joyful rug to sit on, new stools for their small groups learning and a digital clock!

  • $314 goal

This project expired on December 8, 2025.

This project expired on December 8, 2025.

My Project

As the new school year begins, my students would be overjoyed to receive a new rug and stools to sit on during their learning! Our digital clock recently broke and I think the students would LOVE a new colorful one.

My students really enjoy sitting around the room!

The carpet and stools would really support their flexible seating. These items will put smiles on students not only this school year but for years to come.

The smiley faces on the carpet will help aid in our morning meetings, floor work and offer a comfortable spot to learn!

Ms. Podkulski Jonas Salk 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.

Bolingbrook, IL 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Smileys in Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Black & Multi, Seats 20 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Pearington Plastic Classroom Stools for Kids, Multipurpose Stool Chairs, Flexible Seating, Stacking Stools, Stainless Steel Legs - Set of 5, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Dynamic RGB Digital Clock- 7"Alarm Clock For Bedroom With 8-Mode Colorful Large Display,7-Night Lights,2USB Chargers,12/24H/DST,Dimmer,7-Level Volume,Snooze,Loud Small Desk Clock For Kids Teens Adults • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$232.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$266.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.02

Total project goal

$313.48

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

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