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

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Immediate Seating Unavailable!

Help me give my students flexible seating in a place to feel comfortable and safe.

  • $2,315 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As a school counselor, I work with students from grades PK-8. The needs of each of them are different, but one constant remains; the need to feel physically comfortable in order to be emotionally vulnerable.

Students are more likely to open up emotionally when they feel physically comfortable.

Students need a break from traditional desks and chairs, particularly when they are emotionally dysregulated.

Creating a space where students can work with school counselors to do art projects to support their mental health, have meaningful conversations, read books, play games, calm down, get their wiggles out, and so much more is vital. This furniture will allow us to create a counseling space that is as versatile as the work that we do.

Ms. Sapieka Canty Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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

799 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Round Floor Tables - Maple - 42" Diameter • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00
Lakeshore Comfy Rectangular Classroom Carpet - 9' x 12' - Plum • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00
Flagship Carpets Smiley Seating (Seats 20) Classroom Area Rug or Educational Learning Mat, Kids Room or Playroom Carpet, 6' x 8'4", Blue/Multi (FA2393-32FS) • Amazon Business $279.06 1 $279.06
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Green (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Blue (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Bissell Natural Sweep Carpet and Floor Sweeper with Dual Brush Rotating System and 2 Corner Edge Brushes, 92N0A, 4.2 lb. • Amazon Business $29.35 1 $29.35

Materials cost

$1,837.38

Vendor shipping charges

$72.80

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,967.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$347.25

Total project goal

$2,314.99

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