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Ms. Freeman from Hyattsville, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Freeman's classroom raised $475

Seats for Support

Help me give my students comfortable chairs to support emotional regulation and calm-down time. A soft, safe space helps them reset, manage big feelings, and return to class ready to learn.

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Ms. Freeman University Park Elementary School
Hyattsville, MD Grades 3-5

My Project

What I love most about my students is their incredible resilience. Many of them face emotional and behavioral challenges, yet they continue to show up with courage and a willingness to learn. They are thoughtful, creative, and full of potential. What makes them special is their deep need for connection and their ability to grow when given the right environment and support. When they feel safe and cared for, their confidence increases and their ability to focus and participate in learning improves.

Comfortable seating will help create a calm and safe space where students can reset.

These cozy chairs will give students a soft, welcoming place to sit when they are upset, anxious, or overwhelmed. Instead of plastic or hard seating, these chairs will help students physically and emotionally relax. When paired with fidget tools, the space will become a therapeutic zone that encourages self-regulation. This makes a real difference in their learning. Students can return to class with a clearer mind, ready to re-engage with their peers and lessons in a positive way.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

520 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Freeman University Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hyattsville, MD 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

520 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VINGLI Mid Century Modern Accent Chair,Navy Blue Fabric for Living Room Upholstered Armchair with Scooped Arms for Bedroom,Apartment,Studio,Office,Waiting Room • Amazon Business $159.99 2 $319.98
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$346.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$402.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.12

Total project goal

$474.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $474.11

3 Donors

-$452.05

Donations toward project cost

-$402.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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 $0.00

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