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Mrs. Hamby from Quincy, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating, More Learning!

My students need a set of 5 comfy pillows to help create a flexible-seating learning environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hamby's classroom raised $190

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are hard working and inspired to make their ambitions come true. As with many school districts, we lack funds to be able to provide students with the materials they need to be successful in the 21st century. Third graders get excited when they see their success with different materials, resources and manipulatives. To see their faces light up as they are figuring out new concepts and life is exciting.

Teachers at my school are motivated by the success of all students both academically and in preparing them for life.

Our school currently serves K-3 students with rigorous academics. I am a part of a teacher culture that is driven to inspire the minds of young people.

These materials will allow my students to meet their fullest potential.

My Project

Students today need a different type of learning environment. Today, you see many coffee shops with standing tables, couches, etc. People are focused and productive in these environments. My students are in need of the same type of environment to be successful in their learning.

I want to design my classroom in an alternative manner to provide my students with the opportunity to work in a relaxed environment.

It will set the stage for collaboration and real world simulation. Alternative seating can be beneficial to my students.

Students will be able to utilize the pillows while sitting at a low table or kneeling on the pillows while at a taller table.

Mrs. Hamby Lincoln - Douglas 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.

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

26 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CF189 - Comfy Pillows - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00

Materials cost

$129.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$160.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.40

Total project goal

$189.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$189.34

1 Donor

-$189.34

Donations toward project cost

-$160.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.40

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$0.00

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