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Ms. Marino from Brooklyn, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Cozy and Motivated to Read and Learn!

Help me give my students a fun and inviting atmosphere to learn in!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Marino's classroom raised $275

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are young and full of life and they deserve their classroom to reflect the same energy. The items I am seeking will help create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for my students to learn in. With softer lights, motivational posters, incentives like stickers and punch cards, and other fun decor/flexible seating, my students will be encouraged to come to class everyday because they feel at home.

One of my priorities as a teacher is to not only do my due diligence with teacher duties like lesson planning and grading, but to also make sure the classroom is a welcoming and affirming environment for everyone.

With your help, I can make this possible!

Ms. Marino John Dewey High School Grades 9-12

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.

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

120 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Urban Shop Oversized Mongolian Faux Fur Saucer Chair, Silver • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Prabia Super Soft Fluffy Shaggy Rugs 4x5.9 Feet for Living Room Bedroom, Fuzzy Plush Area Rugs for Girls Kids Room Nursery Home Decor, Furry Dorm Rug Cute Non-Slip Indoor Floor Carpet , Cream White • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Gradient Felt Letter Board with LED Lights- 10 × 10 Inch Felt Changeable Message Board with Romantic White Frame 510 Black & White Pre-Cut Letters for Making Valentine's Day Wedding Party Decor • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
612 Vermont 100 Clear Christmas Lights on White Wire, UL Approved for Indoor/Outdoor Use, 18 Foot of Lighted Length, 20 Foot of Total Length (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
2 Pieces Mental Health Tapestry Positive Self Care Wall Art Canvas Therapy Anxiety Tapestry Counseling Office Decor Psychology Decor for Classroom School Motivation, 20 x 13 Inch (Boho Style) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
ONEDONE Reward Punch Cards (Pack of 200) Behavior Incentive Awards for Kids Students Teachers Home Classroom School Business Loyalty Gift Card - 3.5" x 2" • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Meme Stickers 300 PCS Funny Stickers,Funny Stickers for Adults,Vinyl Stickers Waterproof for Adults,Laptop Sticker Pack,Bumper,Water Bottles,Computer,Phone,Hard Hat,Car Stickers and Decals • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
3 Pieces Wood Tablecloth Plastic White Wood Grain Tablecloth Rustic Wood Table Cover Rectangle Wood Grain Table Cover for Western Birthday Party Picnic Table Decoration,54 X 108 Inches • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Sweetzer & Orange 30 Growth Mindset Geometric Positive Sayings Accents | Motivational Wall Art Inspirational Quote Cards with Geometric Designs for Classroom Decorations, Office, Nursery (7-Inch) • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81

Materials cost

$200.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.15

Total project goal

$274.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $274.32

8 Donors

-$137.16

Donations toward project cost

-$116.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.57

match offer

-$137.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.57

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