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Mrs. Dowd from New Castle, DE is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Spaces for Exceptional Learners

Help me give my students a classroom that is supportive of every student's unique needs. My project includes flexible seating options that allow students to move and learn in ways that best meet their sensory and academic needs!

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Mrs. Dowd Pleasantville Elementary School
New Castle, DE Grades PreK-2

My Project

As a first-year special education teacher, I am excited to create a space where every child feels safe, valued, and capable of success. My students come to school each day with unique strengths, personalities, and learning needs. What I love most about them is their resilience, curiosity, and joy. We will celebrate small victories, support one another, and remind each other that growth comes in many forms.

To help my students thrive, I am building an environment that meets their academic, sensory, and social-emotional needs.

The flexible seating options will allow students to choose learning spaces that help them stay focused, regulated, and engaged throughout the day. The cozy rugs and reading materials will help create inviting spaces where students can develop a love for books and literacy.

Every item in this project has been carefully selected to support my students' success. Your generosity will help create a classroom where all children feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to learn. Thank you for helping me build our classroom!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 10 students impacted
Mrs. Dowd Pleasantville Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New Castle, DE 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

Never Before Funded 10 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FDP Natural Birch 8-Compartment Storage Bench with Comfortable Blue Vinyl Seat (16" H) Organize Shoes, Hats, Toys - Durable Furniture for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Montessori Classroom, 14047-NTBL • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
Calming Colors® Premium Beanbag Seat - Sage Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.00 1 $109.00
Lahome Washable 8x10 Rug - Non-Slip Living Room Rugs 8x10 Ultra-Thin Large Soft Bedroom Rugs, Boho Botanical Print Indoor Stain Resistant Floor Rug for Dining Room Table Office (8'x10',Green/Pink) • Amazon Business $103.99 1 $103.99
Dr. Seuss's Ultimate Beginning Reader Boxed Set Collection: Includes 16 Beginner Books and Bright & Early Books • Amazon Business $82.44 1 $82.44
2 HUG BALLS (9" Green): Oh Yeah!/Oh No! x Hugimals - 3 lbs WEIGHTED Plush Anxiety Tools (calming corner, social emotional learning, fidget toys lap) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $56.00 1 $56.00
Kore Design Scoop Rockers - Kids, Light Blue, Pkg of 4 • Blick Art Materials $54.99 1 $54.99
Lahome Pink Round Rugs 5Ft - Washable Boho Large Round Area Rug for Living Room Non-Slip Throw Ultra- Thin Circle Rugs for Bedroom Nursery, Cute Soft Botanical Print Round Carpet for Classroom Office • Amazon Business $50.15 1 $50.15
Lewtemi 4 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary 20 Inch Yoga Ball Chair Inflatable Donut Ball Chair with Inflator for Kids Student Sensory Balance Office Exercise • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Thyle 12 Pack Classic Colorful Plastic Storage Bins with Lids,7 qt Stackable Storage Container with Handle Label for Organizing Toy Craft Snacks for Classroom Shelf Bedroom Office 10 x 7 x 6 Inch • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Fancy Land Boho Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart for Kids with 148 Cards Classroom Calendar Pocket Chart School Homeschool Calendar Classroom Supplies Large 44.5" x 28.3" • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: A Box of 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds – Expert-Reviewed Beginning Readers for Kids (Ages 3-6) (I Can Read Phonics Fun) • Amazon Business $6.87 1 $6.87

Materials cost

$766.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$837.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.86

Total project goal

$985.76

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 $985.76

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