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Ms. Gibbons from Washington, DC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clean, Cozy, And Comfy Classroom Carpets!

Help me give my students clean, comfortable, vibrant classroom carpets for whole group and small group instruction.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gibbons's classroom raised $1,145

This project is fully funded

My Project

We need new carpets in our kindergarten classroom. Our kindergarten students spend a significant amount of time on the floor, engaging in activities and group learning. New carpets will provide a cushioned surface that reduces the risk of injuries from falls and ensures that children are comfortable during these activities.

Carpets improve our learning environment, encourage group interactions, and create a warm inviting space for little learners.

Carpets help define different areas within the classroom, such as reading corners and activity zones. This organization fosters a structured and engaging learning environment where children can easily transition between activities.

A well-designed carpeted area encourages scholars to gather and collaborate during group activities. This fosters social interaction and cooperative learning in a comfortable, defined space.

Carpets make the classroom feel more welcoming and cozy, helping students feel secure and engaged. A positive environment is essential for their emotional and educational development.

Ms. Gibbons Payne Elementary 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.

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More than a third 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Learning Shapes & Colors Activity Carpet - 9' x 12' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $549.00 1 $549.00
Carpets for Kids Rainbow Rows Corner Carpet, 6 Feet Radius, Multicolored - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $236.21 1 $236.21

Materials cost

$785.21

Vendor shipping charges

$98.31

Sales tax

$47.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$972.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$171.60

Total project goal

$1,144.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,144.01

3 Donors

-$664.11

Donations toward project cost

-$651.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.50

match offer

-$377.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$320.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$102.49

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$0.00

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