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Ms. Yerardi from Sarasota, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cozy Classroom!

Help me give my students items to make our classroom feel like a cozy home away from home!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Yerardi's classroom raised $652

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

I know that I want to make the place I spend the most time as comfortable as possible. It's a known fact that students and teachers spend most of their days at school- so why not make it comfortable! An area rug would help our class designate a whole group reading spot where we complete our whole group and possibly some small group lessons.

I want my classroom to feel cozy like a nice place away from home for everyone in my room.

Students always do their best work when they feel most comfortable and relaxed. These items will help my classroom feel like a safe space where learning is welcomed and

Ms. Yerardi Gocio Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Sarasota, FL 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

55 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LIVEBOX Washable Area Rug 8x10 - Large Vintage Tribal Living Room Rug Oriental Rug for Bedroom, Non-Slip Retro Medallion Carpet Print Distressed Rug for Dining Room Guest Room Office Sage • Amazon Business $147.99 1 $147.99
Teieas Round Throw Pillow Velvet Home Decoration Pleated Round Pillow Cushion for Couch Chair Bed Car Emerald Green • Amazon Business $18.38 5 $91.90
U Brands Farmhouse Bulletin Board, Linen Covered Corkboard with White Wood Frame, 30" x 20" (6711U00-01) • Amazon Business $32.23 1 $32.23
ZWJD Pillow Covers 20x20 Set of 2 Olive Green Throw Pillow Covers with Fringe Chic Cotton Decorative Pillows Square Cushion Covers for Sofa Couch Bed Living Room Farmhouse Boho Decor • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener Starter Kit, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Apple Cinnamon, 3.35 Fl Oz, 1 Warmer + 5 Refills • Amazon Business $26.21 1 $26.21
Der Rose 8 Pack Fake Plants Small Artificial Faux Potted Plants for Home Office Farmhouse Bathroom Bedroom Decor Indoor • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
20 inch Spring Wreaths for Front Door with White Berries, Green Wreath with White Flower for Window Wedding Decor Home Porch Farmhouse Patio Garden Decor All Seasons • Amazon Business $25.90 1 $25.90
LUSHARBOR Battery Powered Lamp with Timer, Cordless Battery Operated Table Lamp with LED Bulb, Decorative Small Lamp Glass for Nightstand Bedside Bedroom Living Room-Green • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Pigort Growth Looks Different for Everyone Mental Health Growth Mindset Wall Art Canvas Prints,Potted Plant Wall Art Decor for Classroom Therapy Office School Counseling Office, 12 x 16 Inch • Amazon Business $17.90 1 $17.90
Hadley Designs 6 Greenery Reading Posters for Classroom Library Decorations for School - Reading Posters for Elementary School, Reading Bulletin Board Sets • Amazon Business $14.54 1 $14.54
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Cozy Vanilla Cappuccino, Limited Edition Scent, 3.35 Fl Oz, 5 Count • Amazon Business $14.04 1 $14.04
Command 20 Lb XL Heavyweight Picture Hanging Strips, Damage Free Hanging Picture Hangers, Heavy Duty Wall Hanging Strips for Living Spaces, 16 White Adhesive Strip Pairs • Amazon Business $13.30 1 $13.30
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Cashmere Woods, 3.35 Fl Oz, 5 Count • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Vanilla Caramel Twist, 3.35 Fl Oz, 5 Count • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Hawaiian Breeze, 3.35 Fl Oz, 5 Count • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Lavender & Vanilla, 3.35 Fl Oz, 5 Count • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Furisin Green Eucalyptus Leaf Spring Wreath for Front Door,Summer Wreath with White Wildflowers&Abundant White Berries,Artificial Flower Wreath for Home Porch Farmhouse Indoor Outdoor Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$515.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$553.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.68

Total project goal

$651.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $651.21

1 Donor

-$325.60

Donations toward project cost

-$276.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.84

match offer

-$325.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$276.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.84

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