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Ms. Broom from Pascagoula, MS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Rug to Gather, Learn, and Grow

Help me give my students comfy, clean rugs from Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl style Alphabet rug and Hello sunshine rug!

  • $642 goal

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

My Project

A classroom rug is more than just a decorative piece—it’s the heart of our learning space. It’s where we gather for morning meetings, story time, collaborative lessons, and quiet moments throughout the day. Unfortunately, our current rug is worn, stained, and no longer provides a clean or comfortable space for students to sit and learn.

Many of my students spend significant time on the rug during whole-group instruction and independent learning.

A new rug would provide a warm, welcoming, and structured environment that supports focus, comfort, and community. With designated seating spaces and a fresh, clean surface, students will be better able to engage in learning while feeling safe and supported.

Investing in a new rug means investing in a positive and organized learning space that helps every child feel like they belong.

Ms. Broom Arlington Heights Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Pascagoula, MS 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Alphabet Criss Cross Applesauce Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 7'6"x12', Multicolor • Amazon Business $324.99 1 $324.99
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Hello Sunshine Bright Rainbow Striped Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 5'x7'6", Multi • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99

Materials cost

$474.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$545.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.24

Total project goal

$641.59

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