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

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Classroom Rug for Flexible Seating

Help me give my students basic supplies of pencils, and a comfortable rug for flexible seating.

  • $929 goal

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

My Project

Help improve my students learning outcomes by creating a calming classroom environment that is student-focused. The requested materials of an educational area rug will assist my students with having a safe learning environment for completing their assignments. The copy paper will allow me to print the resources needed to implement instruction effectively.

Every child deserves a quality education, and these resources will ensure that my students receive one.

My students are special because they show up everyday and are ready to embark on a new educational journey to achieve academic success.

Ms. Godley Overby - Sheppard Elementary 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.

Richmond, VA 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Smileys in Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching & Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Black & Multi, Seats 28 • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Green (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Orange (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $46.99 2 $93.98
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96
Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy Duty, 6 Holes, Auto Stop AFMAT Pencil Sharpeners for School, Classroom Electric Sharpener for 6-11mm Pencils, 7000 Sharpening Times, Do not Eat up Colored Pencils • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00

Materials cost

$734.93

Vendor shipping charges

$12.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$788.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.21

Total project goal

$928.06

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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