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Mrs. Calhoun from Statesville, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Calhoun's classroom raised $692

Cozy Classroom, Curious Minds

Help me give my students a welcoming classroom with engaging books, flexible seating, and a cozy rug where they can learn, collaborate, and grow. Your support will help create an exciting space that inspires learning every day.

Mrs. Calhoun Scotts Elementary School
Statesville, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Help me create a classroom that supports learning, comfort, and creativity for every student. The flexible seating and classroom rug will give students comfortable spaces to work together, stay focused, and feel at home while learning. The books will encourage a love for reading, strengthen comprehension skills, and expose students to exciting stories and new ideas. Hands-on learning materials will keep students engaged and help meet different learning styles throughout the day. These resources will create a positive classroom environment where students feel motivated, supported, and excited to learn every day.

My students are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn.

They show kindness to one another, work through challenges, and celebrate each other’s successes. They come to school ready to grow academically and socially, and they deserve a classroom environment that encourages confidence, collaboration, and a love for learning. With the right resources, they will continue building the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

15 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Calhoun Scotts Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Statesville, NC View local requests

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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Abstract Classroom Educational Area Rug for Kids and Teachers, Durable Quality for Schools, Preschool, Daycare, & Learning Centers, 7'6" x 12', Black • Amazon Business $309.99 1 $309.99
Who Is (Who Was) Series (10 Book Set) - George Washington, Frederick Douglas, Neil Armstrong, Ronald Reagan, Thomas Jefferson, Marco Polo, Walt Disney, & More! • Amazon Business $61.25 1 $61.25
Sawysine 12 Pcs Floor Cushions Classroom Flexible Floor Seating with Handle for Kids in Home School Classroom Kindergarten Daycare Nursery (Classic Color,Round) • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
I Survived Series Book Set II, Books 11-20 • Amazon Business $46.40 1 $46.40
The Wild Robot Escapes (Volume 2) • Amazon Business $7.18 5 $35.90

Materials cost

$510.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$588.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.77

Total project goal

$691.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $691.78

1 Donor

-$691.78

Donations toward project cost

-$588.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.77

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