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Ms. Donini from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Lounge: Where Comfort Meets Creativity

Help me give my students flexible seating options so they can work, read, and collaborate in cozy spaces beyond the limits of a traditional desk and chair.

  • $656 goal

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

My Project

Imagine walking into a classroom that feels more like a cozy coffee shop or a reading nook than a traditional school setting. That is the vision I have for my students: a welcoming, flexible learning space where they can feel comfortable, focused, and empowered. With your support, I hope to add soft seating options to create inviting work centers that give students the freedom to choose how and where they learn best. These items will help students stay engaged, reduce restlessness, and promote collaboration, creativity, and independent thinking.

My goal is to transform our classroom into a place where students are not confined to one spot all day but are encouraged to take ownership of their learning environment.

Whether it is a traditional space, different kinds of tables, or collaborating with peers in a cozy corner, these new spaces will provide the flexibility and comfort that so many learners need to thrive.

What makes my students special is their resilience, enthusiasm, and curiosity. They come to school every day ready to learn and grow, even when learning does not come easily. By donating to this project, you’re not just giving furniture, you are giving my students the chance to feel seen, supported, and excited about their education. Your generosity will help build a classroom that meets them where they are and helps them soar

Ms. Donini Shaler Area High School Grades 9-12 Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

More than a third 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

200 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HON Mod 48"W Table Desk, Slate Teak (HLPL4824LS1ALEGBLK) • Quill.com $409.99 1 $409.99
Primy Drafting Chair Tall Office Chair with Flip-up Armrests Executive Ergonomic Computer Standing Desk Chair with Lumbar Support and Adjustable Footrest Ring（Dark Gray） • Amazon Business $109.00 1 $109.00

Materials cost

$518.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$556.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.25

Total project goal

$655.02

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