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Ms. DiPadova from Glendale, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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When the Body is Cozy, The Brain is Calm

Help me give my students cozy places to work, learn, play, and relax.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DiPadova's classroom raised $461

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students have a ton of expectations to follow and tasks to complete while in the classroom. I want to be able to provide my students with a homely environment.

A lot of my families come from broken or chaotic homes and I want them to walk in our classroom and know it is their home, a place where they can relax, rest, learn, interact positively, and shine!

With these flexible seating options, they will be able to follow the expectations easier and complete their tasks more peacefully. Anything you could donate would be truly appreciated!

Ms. DiPadova Challenger 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.

Glendale, AZ 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Urban Shop Mongolian Faux Fur Oversized Saucer Chair, Blush • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
ECR4Kids SoftZone Round Handles, Classroom Flexible Seating for Toddlers and Kids, 6-Piece-Contemporary Floor Cushion, Count • Amazon Business $66.91 1 $66.91
Urban Shop Oversized Mongolian Faux Fur Saucer Chair, Mint • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
YJ.GWL Soft Rugs for Bedroom Living Room Plush Fluffy Rug 2x6 Feet, Black Shag Carpet Non Shedding for Nursery Dorm, Fuzzy Bedside Runner Rug for Kids Boys Girls Room Home Decor • Amazon Business $22.88 2 $45.76
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Spicy Lime Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2 feet Round • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Black Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2 feet Round • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98

Materials cost

$332.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.07

Total project goal

$460.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$460.45

1 Donor

-$230.22

Donations toward project cost

-$195.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.53

match offer

-$230.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$195.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.53

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$0.00

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