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Ms. Sara from Springfield, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We need a new bean bag for our break space!

Help me give my students a new washable bean bag for their break space!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sara's classroom raised $191

This project is fully funded

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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

Thank you for considering a donation to our program. Our program supports middle school students in grades 6-8. All students in our program receive additional supports during their school day for social, emotional and behavioral issues.

Many of our students require breaks outside their classrooms in order to remain regulated and focused throughout their schools days.

Unfortunately our break space’s previous bean bag had to be thrown away, so we are currently looking to find a replacement.

Our students really enjoy using the bean bag frequently on their breaks. Often they will come in and use it as a sensory tool and will gently crash their bodies into it. Other times it’s just a comfortable place to sit and relax and talk to a staff member.

Ms. Sara Early Career Academy at Rise Grades 6-8

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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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

36 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Lotus Foam Filled Teardrop Bean Bag Chair with Removable Cover, Black Plush, Soft Polyester, 4 feet Big • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99

Materials cost

$129.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.58

Total project goal

$190.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $190.52

1 Donor

-$127.01

Donations toward project cost

-$107.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.05

match offer

-$63.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$53.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.53

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 $0.00

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