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

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Mrs. Brinker's classroom raised $370

Art Room Carpet

Help me give my students a comfortable place to sit and learn in art class!

This project is fully funded

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Mrs. Brinker Irving Elementary School
Bloomington, IL Grades PreK-2

My Project

I teach art in Bloomington, Illinois at a wonderful neighborhood school with about 300 students. I am in the older part of our building, that needs an update! K-2 students currently sit on the floor during instruction, and desperately need something more comfortable and structured (dots to sit on). We have many students with special needs who need predictable routines. We tried stickers, and unfortunately they don't stay put! My students are so creative and love answering questions about art, and talking to our mascot "Painty the Paintbrush", when on the floor.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 9 donors
Mrs. Brinker Irving Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Bloomington, IL 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

200 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room or Childrens Classroom Carpet, Playroom or Home Learning, 7'6" x 12', Black • Amazon Business $266.59 1 $266.59
ForTomorrow Carpet Markers with Numbers - 36 Pcs 4" Classroom Sitting Carpet Dot Number 1-36, Floor Rug Circles Marker Spot for Preschool Kindergarten Elementary (Assorted Colors 4 inch, 36 Pack) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95

Materials cost

$279.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.36

Total project goal

$369.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $369.09

2 Donors

-$358.21

Donations toward project cost

-$313.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.88

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 $0.00

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