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Ms. Harris from Aiken, SC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Area Rugs in the Classroom: Comfort, Creativity, and Calm

Help me give my students a creative and comfortable place to begin their journey through our 2024/2025 school year and many years to come.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harris's classroom raised $432

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am writing to you, as a special education teacher, to request the addition of a new area rug for our classroom. This seemingly small addition can bring about significant improvements in our learning environment, benefiting both students and teachers.

Firstly, an area rug provides a comfortable and inviting space for students to gather.

This is particularly important for activities such as reading circles, group discussions, and collaborative projects. The rug creates a designated area where students can sit comfortably, fostering a sense of community and encouraging active participation.

Secondly, a rug can enhance the overall classroom management. By having a specific area for various activities, transitions between tasks can become more seamless and efficient. Students will understand that different parts of the classroom serve different purposes, leading to better organization and less time spent on managing movement and behavior.

Moreover, an area rug can significantly contribute to the acoustics of the classroom. It helps in absorbing sound, reducing noise levels, and minimizing echoes. This is particularly beneficial in maintaining a quiet and focused learning environment, which is essential for students' concentration and comprehension.

Additionally, an aesthetically pleasing rug can brighten up the classroom and make it more visually appealing. A well-decorated learning space can boost students' morale and motivation, making them more eager to engage in classroom activities. It also reflects our commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for our students.

Lastly, an area rug can serve as a practical learning tool. Rugs with educational designs, such as maps, alphabets, or numbers, can provide students with visual stimulation and reinforce learning concepts in a subtle yet effective manner.

I believe that the addition of an area rug will greatly enhance our classroom environment, contributing to better learning outcomes and overall student well-being.

Ms. Harris East Aiken School of the Arts Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RCID:E-415135::Flagship Carpets All Mixed Up Carpet, Rectangle • School Specialty $284.21 1 $284.21

Materials cost

$284.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.42

Sales tax

 $20.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$366.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.75

Total project goal

$431.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $431.68

2 Donors

-$431.68

Donations toward project cost

-$366.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.75

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