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Ms. Zhai from Astoria, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fully Funded

Ms. Zhai's classroom raised $1,903

Space to Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Help me give my students the classroom environment they deserve to stay focused, confident, and excited to learn.

This project expired on April 9, 2026.

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Ms. Zhai PS 234
Astoria, NY Grades 3-5

My Project

I love how hard my students work every day and how excited they are to learn new things. They are curious, energetic, and full of potential. With just a few improvements to our classroom environment, I know they can shine even brighter.

A mailbox shelf and organized paper storage will help my students stay independent and responsible for their materials.

Flexible seating will give them the choice and comfort they need to stay focused, especially during reading and writing time. These resources will help create a calm, structured, and welcoming classroom where every student can do their best work.

Thank you for helping my students learn in a space that truly supports them.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 23 donors
Ms. Zhai PS 234 Grades 3-5

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.

Astoria, NY 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

25 students impacted 23donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 12" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 6 $479.94
FDP Natural Birch 8-Compartment Storage Bench with Comfortable Blue Vinyl Seat (16" H); Organize Shoes, Hats, Toys - Durable Furniture for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Montessori Classroom, 14047-NTBL • Amazon Business $195.60 1 $195.60
Lakeshore Classic Birch Tabletop Communication Center -- Storage Cabinet, Classroom Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
ECR4Kids Streamline 10 Cubby Tray Storage Cabinet, 5x2, Classroom Furniture, Natural • Amazon Business $154.99 1 $154.99
Lakeshore Paper Storage Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Just Like Home® Calming Canopy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Safco Literature Organizer, 24 Compartments, Office and Classroom Mailbox with Adjustable Shelves, Wood Paper and Mail Sorter, Medium Oak • Amazon Business $86.38 1 $86.38
Fellowes 25041 Literature Organizer - 24 Compartment, Letter, Dove Gray • Amazon Business $81.51 1 $81.51
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $38.87 1 $38.87

Materials cost

$1,563.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,617.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$285.40

Total project goal

$1,902.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,902.65

20 Donors

-$1,355.88

Donations toward project cost

-$1,205.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.88

Matching donations from our partners

-$485.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$412.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$61.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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