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Mrs. Rodriguez from Port Saint Lucie, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blasting Off Into Science! Creating a Space-Themed Learning Zone

Help me give my students a space-themed classroom rug and galaxy light covers to transform our lab into a vibrant, inviting environment where students feel excited to learn and explore science.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rodriguez's classroom raised $467

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a brand-new elementary science lab teacher, I’m excited to spark curiosity and wonder in my kindergarten through 5th-grade students! I want to transform our science lab into a welcoming and exciting environment where students feel inspired to explore, question, and discover the world around them, and beyond.

To do this, I’m requesting a vibrant space-themed classroom rug and matching light covers.

The rug will provide a central gathering place for hands-on lessons, group discussions, and story time, helping students stay focused and feel part of a learning community. The galaxy-themed light covers will reduce harsh fluorescent lighting while creating a calming, immersive atmosphere that ignites imaginations.

This space-themed transformation will turn our lab into a launchpad for learning, one that encourages all students, from our youngest kindergartners to our fifth-grade scientists, to reach for the stars. Thank you for helping me build a classroom where every student feels like a future explorer!

Mrs. Rodriguez Morningside Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Port Saint Lucie, FL 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

650 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
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 $309.99 1 $309.99
12 Pack Magnetic Fluorescent Light Covers 4X 2 Feet Decorative Fluorescent Ceiling Light Filter Coverings for Classroom Office School Home Hospital Decor • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99

Materials cost

$360.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$396.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.95

Total project goal

$466.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $466.34

6 Donors

-$230.96

Donations toward project cost

-$200.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.89

match offer

-$230.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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