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Mrs. Harris from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cozy Place for Every Student to Thrive

Help me give my students a calm and safe space for learning where they feel safe and valued.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Harris's classroom raised $709

This project is fully funded

My Project

This year, I am excited to welcome 34 students into my home room classroom, where I work to create a safe, calm, and loving environment. Many of my students come from low-income households, and for some, school is their safe space where they feel valued, loved, and supported. I believe that fostering a sense of community and trust is key to helping my students succeed—not only academically, but emotionally and socially.

One of the most important parts of our day is carpet time—a time when we gather together as a class to connect, share, and engage in learning activities.

During this time, I can check in with my students, listen to their stories, and learn more about who they are. This daily routine is not only vital for academic learning, but also for building the trust and sense of belonging that makes my classroom a place where every student feels welcome.

However, my current classroom rug is too small for all of my students to sit comfortably together. As a result, many students are left standing or sitting uncomfortably, which detracts from the special moments of our time together.

With your generous support, I would love to replace our old rug with a larger, more functional one that can comfortably accommodate all 34 students. A new, bigger rug will give my students the space they need to gather, share, and learn together, making our carpet time more effective and meaningful.

I am confident that with a new rug, my students will feel more at home in our classroom. Your donation will directly help create a positive, inviting space where they can feel loved, heard, and ready to learn every day.

Thank you for helping me make my classroom a haven for my students. Your support means the world!

Mrs. Harris Jahn 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.

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More than half 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

34 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carpets for Kids Calming Colors Open Seating Arch Classroom Carpet - 8' x 12' • Kaplan Early Learning Company $563.36 1 $563.36

Materials cost

$563.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$601.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.20

Total project goal

$708.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$708.01

2 Donors

-$708.01

Donations toward project cost

-$601.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.20

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$0.00

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