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

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Tools for Focus and Success

Help me give my students the tools they need to be empowered, focused, and ready to learn. I want to create a classroom where every child thrives. I'm asking for headphones and flexible seating options.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Parker's classroom raised $402

This project is fully funded

My Project

My goal is to create a classroom where students can feel welcomed and empowered to do their best. Giving students choices when learning helps support diverse needs and learning styles.

When students have their own pair of headphones, they stay focused, engaged in lessons without distractions, and complete assignments at their own pace all while working independently.

Not all students learn best at a traditional desk. I believe flexible seating gives students the freedom to choose how they learn best. It can help them feel more comfortable, improve focus and attention, and take greater responsibility for their learning environment.

Mrs. Parker Harvard 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 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

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

25 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98
YEXEXINM 10 Pack Kids Crazy Carpet Circle Seats 16 Inch Round Floor Mat Kids Floor Cushions Soft Colorful Educational Classroom Rug for School Home Group Activity Learning Marker Playing Areas • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult(Light Blue, Orange, Blue, Black) • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
Mind Reader 10.75" x 22.25" Plastic Kids' Lap Desk Activity Tray, Blue, 2/Pack (2KIDLAP-BLU) • Quill.com $39.23 1 $39.23

Materials cost

$298.98

Vendor shipping charges

$8.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$341.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.26

Total project goal

$401.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$401.72

4 Donors

-$226.00

Donations toward project cost

-$196.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$171.13

Match offers toward project cost

-$145.46

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.59

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$0.00

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