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

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Mrs. Walsh's classroom raised $418

A Gathering Carpet for Learning, Sharing, and Growing

Help me give my students a classroom carpet space for collaboration and engagement.

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Mrs. Walsh Jahn Elementary School
Chicago, IL Grades 3-5

My Project

A classroom carpet is much more than just a place to sit. It serves as a gathering space where students come together for lessons, discussions, read-alouds, and collaborative activities. A comfortable carpet helps create a sense of community, encourages active participation, and provides a welcoming environment where every child feels included and ready to learn.

For many students, the carpet is where some of the most meaningful learning takes place.

Whether they are sharing ideas, working with classmates, listening to a story, or participating in morning meetings, the carpet helps foster communication, collaboration, and engagement. A new classroom carpet will provide a safe, comfortable space that supports learning, builds relationships, and helps students thrive both academically and socially.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half of students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 4 donors
Mrs. Walsh Jahn Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Daisies on Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Seats 32 • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99

Materials cost

$319.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.61

Total project goal

$417.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $417.40

3 Donors

-$367.40

Donations toward project cost

-$312.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.11

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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