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Ms. Cassidy from Chula Vista, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Inviting Comfortable Space For Circle Time!

Help me give my students a great inviting space for circle time, at the beginning of the school day with a new rug.

  • $234 goal

Hooray! 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

Circle time is the time and place where we come together every morning before our Art lesson, and my students love it.

Here, we share ideas and information that will be needed during our projects.

Circle time is so important because it allows my young students to develop their sense of community by being in collaborative proximity to each other, as well as to develop communication and social skills. As a teacher, it helps me teach my students effective listening skills, and model respect and appreciation for other viewpoints in the group.

The challenge we have is that the area we use for circle time is not carpeted, and sometimes we need to use our jackets, or a large piece of cardboard to be able to sit comfortably, on the floor.

With this rug, our circle time corner will feel homely and inviting. And my students will be able to enjoy this part of the day, even more. I feel that being comfortable is crucial to unleash our creative potential and to feel confident and relaxed. I am sure this item will be a game-changer for our morning routine and my kids will appreciate it.

Ms. Cassidy Hazel Goes Cook Elementary School Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chula Vista, CA View local requests

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

330 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KidCarpet.com On The Spot Seating Classroom Carpet, 4' x 6' Rectangle, Blue on Blue • Amazon Business $152.00 1 $152.00

Materials cost

$152.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.97

Total project goal

$233.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $233.16

2 Donors

-$233.16

Donations toward project cost

-$198.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.97

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 $0.00

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