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

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Operation Artscape

Help me give my students a calm and relaxed space to create in! I am attempting to create an art therapy space that will allow me to incorporate more movement into my programming as well as comfort.

  • $544 goal

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

My Project

I am the art teacher at a therapeutic day school. Our objective is to incorporate more movement in the programming and create a calm environment for my students to mindfully meditate and create in the space. I want their minds to be free as they try the new activities and movements. I hope to utilize the the bean bag chairs and yoga mats in a tranquil space created to assist with mindfulness and emotional exploration. Unfortunately our school is a charter school and they don't have the funding to provide many supplies to our school. the things listed will get me closer to creating a good serene environment.

Ms. Willis UCAN Academy- South 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

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

Never Before Funded 100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jaxx 6 Foot Cocoon Large Bean Bag Chairs for Adults, Black • Amazon Business $184.56 1 $184.56
10 Pack Yoga Mats Bulk, 68'' x 24'' x 4mm Thick Yoga Mats for Kids and Adult Gym Mats Bundle Latex Free Exercise Mats with Non Slip Texture for Outdoor Yoga, Pilates or Workout (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
Superio Brand Deep Plastic Storage Bin, 16 Quart, Clear • School Specialty $11.92 6 $71.52
Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $40.44 1 $40.44
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97

Materials cost

$418.48

Vendor shipping charges

$7.15

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$461.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.51

Total project goal

$543.42

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