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

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High Needs Class With a Relaxing Environment

Help me give my students a safe place to feel supported and loved. This includes seating, lighting, and more.

  • $839 goal

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

My Project

Hi everyone! Thank you for taking the time to explore my project. I teach kindergarten and my classroom has quite a few high needs students, so flexible seating would be life changing for them. I also want to make my room a calming and cozy environment so that no matter what is going on in my students' home life, they know that school will be a place for them to get away and feel comfortable and supported.

The giant pillows, and the wiggle seats will help provide flexible seating for Kindergarteners that struggle to sit still all day.

The lamps, and classroom decor will help provide the cozy soft environment some of them are missing at home.

My students deserve the world, and I want to do everything in my power to make my classroom their safe place. Thank you for taking the time to donate, and read!!

Ms. Leonard Manierre Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, 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

Never Before Funded 21 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calming Colors® Giant Pillows - Set of 4 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $389.00 1 $389.00
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Inflated Wobble Cushion Sensory Seat Flexible Seating for Classroom, Balance Disc with Needle Pump Wobble Cushion for Kids Children • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
We Can Do Hard Things Neon Signs, Motivational Neon Light USB Dimmable LED Signs, for Inspirational Classroom Office Neon Light Decor Kids Wall Art Bedroom Birthday Party Classroom Backdrop Decor • Amazon Business $32.02 1 $32.02
RGB Corner LED Lamp - Music Sync Color Changing Light for Home, Game Room, Bedroom Decor - DIY Color & Scene Mode • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Neon Signs Today Is A Good Day for A Good Day LED Dimmable Neon Light Sign Neon Wall Decor Signs for Bachelorette Party Engagement Party First Birthday Favors Wedding Anniversary for Party Home Wall Wedding Decoration Art Gift （11.8*11.8inch） • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Brewish Jellyfish Lamp (Upgraded Motor 2025),16 Color Changing Mood Lamps, 4 Modes Aquarium Night Light, Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish, Sensory Room LED Lights for Autism, ADHD, Excellent Gift • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
RECUTMS Monstera Leaf String Lights 2 Pack, 20LED Tropical Artificial Rattan Palm Green Leaves Wall Hanging Vine Greenery,Outdoor Indoor Hawaiian Luau Jungle Safari Beach Theme Party Summer Decoration • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Stinky Stickers Sweet Shapes 456/pk Acid-free Super Saver Pk • Teachers' School Supply $15.99 1 $15.99
Breathing lamp Guided Visual Meditation Tool for Mindfulness, Slow Your Breathing & Calm Your Mind for Stress & Anxiety Relief, 3 Color and 478 Seconds Breathing Mode Silicone Cute Smiley face lamp • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$651.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.21

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$712.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.70

Total project goal

$838.01

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