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Ms. Coats from Seattle, WA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let the Adventure Begin: Create a Nature-Themed Story Space!

Help me give my students a welcoming space with flexible seating, adjustable lighting, and a cozy ambiance to inspire creativity and enhance student engagement.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Coats's classroom raised $421

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are seeking funding to enhance our reading and writing classroom with flexible seating options and adjustable lighting that creates a cozy ambiance conducive to learning. The specific items we are requesting will make a significant difference in our students' learning by allowing them to choose their preferred seating arrangements, which can enhance comfort and focus during reading and writing activities. Research shows that a comfortable and adaptable learning environment can lead to increased student engagement and improved academic performance. With adjustable lighting, we can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that minimizes distractions, helping students to immerse themselves in their reading and writing tasks.

Our primary goals for this project are to foster a love of reading and writing while promoting collaboration and creativity among our students.

What makes our students special is their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives, which they bring to the classroom. By creating an environment that encourages autonomy and comfort, we aim to empower our students to express themselves freely and confidently. This project will not only enhance their learning experience but also build a supportive community where every student feels valued and inspired to explore their literary talents.

Ms. Coats Aki Kurose Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Seattle, WA 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

65 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sorbus Grass Foam Floor Tiles - 12 Interlocking Mats of 24"X24” Total of 48 Sq Ft for Kids Outdoor Toys, Playroom, Deck, Patio, Basement Home Gym - Artificial Carpet Grass Turf Indoor Outdoor Flooring • Amazon Business $107.79 1 $107.79
RaThun Globe String Lights Plug in 116 Ft. 200 LED 8 Modes with Remote,Waterproof Fairy String Lights for Indoor Outdoor Bedroom Party Wedding Garden Christmas Tree Decor,Warm White • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
8 Pcs Flexible Seating Floor Sitting Cushion for Classroom Soft Tree Stump Stool Set 3D Digital Print Soft Round Throw Pillow Decorative Wood Slice Floor Cushion for Classroom Kids Couch Chair Home • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
RaThun Globe String Lights Plug in 65.6 Feet 150 led,8 Modes Fairy String Lights,Indoor String Lights for Bedroom,Classroom,Outdoor String Lights for Patio,Garden,Party,Wedding-Warm White • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98

Materials cost

$296.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$25.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$357.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.03

Total project goal

$420.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$420.18

1 Donor

-$420.18

Donations toward project cost

-$357.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.03

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$0.00

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