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Ms. McLaughlin from Fayetteville, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. McLaughlin's classroom raised $249

One Small Step Into a Lifetime of Reading

Help me give my students a welcoming classroom where they can read, grow, and thrive. As a first-year 3rd grade teacher, I’m creating a cozy reading space and organized storage. Thank you!

Ms. McLaughlin Warrenwood Elementary School
Fayetteville, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

As a first-year 3rd grade teacher, I am excited to create a classroom where every student feels welcomed, supported, and inspired to learn. This project will help me build a cozy reading space where students can develop a love for books while also providing organized storage to keep our classroom materials accessible and clutter-free. A comfortable, well-organized learning environment allows students to focus, build confidence, and enjoy coming to school each day. Your generosity will help create a space that encourages literacy, independence, and a sense of belonging. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us begin the school year with the resources we need to succeed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. McLaughlin Warrenwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fayetteville, NC 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Giantex 15-Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Book Paper Organizer Utility Trolley with Wheels, Ideal for School, Office, Home • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
LTKOUGFAM Rainbow Kids Rug 4'11" x 6'6", Soft Kid Area Rug, Large Washable Space Mat, Non-Slip Cute Rainbow Weather Crawling Floor Mat for Living Room Playroom Classroom Bathroom • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
HIWX Classroom Pillow Covers, Boho Classroom Calming Corner Pillows Decorative Throw Pillow Cover 18 x 18,Inspirational Mental Health Teacher School Classroom Decor Pillow Case Covers Set of 4 • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97

Materials cost

$165.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$211.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.30

Total project goal

$248.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $248.68

1 Donor

-$248.68

Donations toward project cost

-$211.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.30

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 $0.00

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