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Mrs. Komos from Bolingbrook, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Year, New Gear: Tools for a Bright School Year

Help me give my students a new cozy couch to help them find their love for reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Komos's classroom raised $568

This project is fully funded

My Project

The primary goal of this project is to create a warm, engaging, and resource-rich classroom environment where students feel comfortable and inspired to learn. By providing these specific items, we aim to: Foster a love for reading and learning through a cozy and inviting space. Enhance the durability and longevity of educational materials. Support hands-on learning with manipulatives that make abstract concepts tangible. Celebrate each student's individuality and special moments. Maintain an organized and visually stimulating classroom.

My students are incredibly special because of their diverse backgrounds, unique perspectives, and boundless potential.

They bring a wealth of experiences and ideas that enrich our classroom community. Their enthusiasm for learning and their ability to overcome challenges inspire me every day. By supporting this project, you are not only helping to provide essential resources but also investing in the bright futures of these amazing children. Thank you for believing in them and helping to create an environment where they can succeed and thrive.

How Each Resource Will Help Them Learn:

A cozy couch will provide a comfortable and inviting reading corner where students can immerse themselves in books. This space will encourage a love of reading by offering a relaxing spot for independent reading time, small group activities, and one-on-one reading sessions.

A laminator will be used to preserve and protect educational materials such as flashcards, worksheets, and posters. Laminated materials are durable and can be reused multiple times, which is especially useful for hands-on learning activities.

Counting bears are a fantastic hands-on resource for teaching early math skills. They help students understand concepts such as counting, sorting, patterning, and basic addition and subtraction.

Celebrating each student’s birthday with a special certificate helps to build a positive classroom community and boosts individual self-esteem.

Project tagged as

Bolingbrook, IL
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Literacy
Traditional School
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Komos Jonas Salk 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.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bolingbrook, 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Small Toddler Sofa Chair/Kids Sofa Couch/PVC 2-Seater Upholstered Sofa Chair for Toddler Ages up to 4 / Baby Gift for Girls & Boys (30" W) (Blue) • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99

Scotch Thermal Laminator Value Pack with Laminator and 20 Letter Size Pouches - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $77.47 1 $77.47

WhatSign 36Pcs Number Spot Markers Stickers 4" Line up Spots for Classroom Floor Number Stickers Classroom Line up Spot Dots Floor Decals for Back to School Kindergarten Preschool Elementary Classroom • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96

Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping and Moving Packing Tape, Clear, Packing and Moving Supplies, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., 6 Tape Rolls with Dispensers • Amazon Business $10.45 2 $20.90

Giraffes Can’t Dance Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99

Honoson 108 Pcs Happy Birthday Certificates for Student Awards Happy Birthday Bookmark for Girls Boys Birthday Rubber Wristband Birthday Stickers Back to School Classroom Supplies (Vivid) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Lakeshore On the Farm Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Lakeshore Celebrating Diversity Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Lakeshore Busy Bugs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Lakeshore Ocean Animals Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Lakeshore Safari Animals Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

NEOROD Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Number Color Recognition STEM Educational Toddler Preschool Math Manipulatives Toy Set of 90, 2 Tweezers, 2 Dices, 12 Cards, Container • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19

VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $10.37 1 $10.37

Materials cost			$432.81
Vendor shipping charges			$12.90
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.49
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$482.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$85.09
Total project goal			$567.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$567.29
12 Donors			-$363.20
Donations toward project cost			-$322.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$40.98
match offer			-$188.21
Match offer toward project cost			-$159.98
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.23
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$15.88
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

New Year, New Gear: Tools for a Bright School Year

This project is fully funded

My Project

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

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

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Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.