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Ms. Gilbert from Norfolk, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Build a Better Classroom Today!

Help me give my students an area rug to complete our classroom library to encourage reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gilbert's classroom raised $760

This project is fully funded

My Students

As a first-year teacher, I do not have many supplies. Many of my students come from low-income families. My dream is to fill my classroom with tools that spark a love of learning in all of my students. They are happy and eager to learn.

My Project

As a first-year teacher, I still struggle to obtain much needed supplies for my students. I entered my classroom for the first time to see no supplies other than desks for my students. Other teachers have passed down their well-loved supplies which has been a great help, but they do not always get the job done. My students deserve to have supplies that are in good condition and a classroom that feels comforting when they walk in. A classroom rug would not only add an additional space for students to sit, but it would allow for our morning meetings be more personal.

Ms. Gilbert Lake Taylor Middle School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

21 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Abstract Area Rug for Childrens Classroom, Playroom or Kids Home Learning, 6'x8'4", Rectangle, Black • Amazon Business $203.05 1 $203.05
Vertiflex Mobile Sidekick File Cart, 13.75 x 15.5 x 26.25 Inches, Matte Gray (VF52002) • Amazon Business $85.65 1 $85.65
OKIOLABS OKIOCAM S USB 2-in-1 Document Camera & Webcam for Distance Learning, Video Conferencing, Remote Working, Stop Motion, Time Lapse, Overhead Video Recording, Super High Definition 1440p • Amazon Business $68.00 1 $68.00
Brother P-Touch Label Maker, Versatile Easy-to-Use Labeler, PTD400AD, AC Adapter, QWERTY Keyboard, Multiple Line Labeling, White • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
XP-PEN StarG640 6x4 Inch Ultrathin Tablet Drawing Tablet Digital Graphics Tablet with 8192 Levels Battery-Free Stylus Compatible with Chromebook-Rev B (for Drawing and E-Learning/Online Classes) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Dry Erase Lap Boards Double-Sided for Classroom, Pack of 26, Magicfly 9 x 12 Inches Small Lap Board Portable Classroom Whiteboard with 32 Pens and 26 Erasers for Students, Kids • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $25.09 1 $25.09
Galadim Kids Scissors (36 Count Teacher Pack, Rounded-tip, 5.5 Inch) - 5.5’’ Soft Touch Blunt School Student Scissors Shears GD-016-R-N (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LINKYO Electric Pencil Sharpener Pro (Heavy Duty, Black) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.18 1 $12.18

Materials cost

$606.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$645.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.91

Total project goal

$759.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $759.41

1 Donor

-$759.41

Donations toward project cost

-$645.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.91

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