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Ms. Kelli Smith from Atlanta, GA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Build a Cozy Corner for Curious Minds

Help me give my students the room to expand their horizons with a classroom library!

  • $531 goal

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their enthusiasm, imagination, and unique perspectives. Each day, they come to class ready to share their ideas, ask questions, and explore new concepts with energy and excitement. They are eager to grow, and I am constantly inspired by their determination and creativity. Comfortable furniture in our classroom library would create a welcoming space where students feel relaxed and eager to read. Soft seating like bean bags or cushioned chairs would help them focus better and enjoy longer periods of reading. A cozy environment would encourage more independent reading and help build a positive association with books. With a dedicated, comfortable reading area and rug , students would be more motivated to explore new stories and grow as confident, engaged readers.

Ms. Kelli Smith C.S. King Young Women's Leadership Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Atlanta, GA 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

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bean Bag Chairs with Faux Rabbit Fur Cover, 4 ft Giant Memory Foam Bean Bag Chairs for Adults/Teens with Filling,Ultra Soft Faux Fur Fabric, Round Fluffy Sofa for Living Room Bedroom College Dorm • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
foriy 5 Tier Rotating Bookshelf 360° Revolving Bookcase Modern Tall Book Shelf Storage Display Rack Floor Standing Shelves with Baffle for Home Living Room Study Office White 63''X18''X18'' • Amazon Business $128.24 1 $128.24
Flagship Carpets Modern World Map Area Rug for Classroom, Office, Home and School Playroom Mat, Kids Bedroom Carpet, 4' x 6', Black • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99

Materials cost

$388.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$26.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$450.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.56

Total project goal

$530.38

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