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Ms. Gentle from Detroit, MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Carpet and Seats

Help me give my students a Simple Shapes Seating Rug to encourage learning and community in our classroom.

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

This project is fully funded

My Project

A classroom rug is not just a decorative item, it’s a necessary and foundational part of a successful kindergarten learning environment. In a room full of energetic five- and six-year-olds, a rug provides a designated space for gathering, learning, and connecting. It helps establish routines, supports classroom management, and gives each child a consistent spot where they feel a sense of belonging. Whether we’re reading stories, engaging in morning meetings, learning letters and numbers, or discussing big feelings, the rug is where we come together as a class community. It becomes the heart of the room, a place where friendships are built, lessons come alive, and young learners feel safe and supported.

Having a rug in our classroom will be both important and necessary for creating the kind of structured, warm, and engaging environment our students deserve.

Without it, our students are left sitting on a cold, hard floor, which can be uncomfortable and distracting. A rug not only offers physical comfort, but it also plays a critical role in helping children stay focused, organized, and ready to learn. Your support will directly impact our students’ daily experience, helping us create a nurturing and inviting space where learning feels joyful and accessible. This simple addition will make a lasting difference in their first year of school and help set the tone for a lifetime of learning.

Ms. Gentle Bow Elementary Middle School Grades PreK-2

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.

Detroit, MI 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

30 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Simple Shapes Seating Rug - 8'4" x 13'4" • Teachers' School Supply $416.46 1 $416.46
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Green, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
Reginary 4 Pcs Flower Floor Pillows Cute Plush Flower Throw Pillows Daisy Floor Seat Cushion Chair Pads for Back to School First Day of School for Sofa Couch Bed Decor(15 Inch,Light Color) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98

Materials cost

$561.43

Vendor shipping charges

$45.81

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$645.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.94

Total project goal

$759.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$759.60

11 Donors

-$699.31

Donations toward project cost

-$624.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.90

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.29

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$0.00

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