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Ms. Houston from Bakersfield, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tk Transition

Help me give my students a calm and relaxing library area where they can sit in a bean bag chair and enjoy a book, or a calming activity.

  • $939 goal

This project expired on July 28, 2025.

This project expired on July 28, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

After 7 years teaching second grade, I am happily moving to the age I ADORE… TK! With experience teaching preschool, this transition is full circle for me, and I couldn’t be more excited!

I’m moving to a community that is truly in need of a teacher with compassion, love, and creativity.

I would be so happy to provide my students with a library area with flexible seating that they can relax in and enjoy a book or quiet activity. I feel like this space will be very welcoming and warm, and promote their love for books and learning.

Ms. Houston Amy B Seibert Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Bakersfield, CA 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

Never Before Funded 26 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Orange (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Premium Beanbag Seat - Sage Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Premium Beanbag Seat - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Sintuff 20 Pcs Plastic Fast Food Trays Bulk Colorful Cafeteria Restaurant Serving Grill Tray Rectangular Lunch Trays for Party Kitchen Coffee, 20 Colors(12 x 9 Inch) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Brown Bear Brown Bear Big Book • Teachers' School Supply $27.95 1 $27.95
MerryMakers Pete the Cat Plush Doll, 14-1/2 Inches, Red - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $27.22 1 $27.22
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
Little Folk Visuals The Very Hungry Caterpillar Felt Set - 14 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus 12” Plush Mo Willems Kohls Soft Stuffed Bird Stuffed Animal Toy for Boy,Soft Durable,Girl Toys,Gifts for Kids,Home Decor Plushies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! • Amazon Business $12.07 1 $12.07
KIDS PREFERRED World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bean Bag Toy, 10 inches • Amazon Business $11.63 1 $11.63
Pete the Cat - Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02

Materials cost

$668.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.64

Sales tax

 $61.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$798.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.84

Total project goal

$938.95

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