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Ms. Smith from Spokane WA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort and a Place to Call Home

Help me give my students a rug to sit on instead of the floor.

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $780 goal

My Project

Picture this: a classroom where every student feels like they're stepping into a cozy sanctuary of learning. With your generous donations, we can make this vision a reality by bringing in a comfortable rug for our classroom.

Why a rug, you ask?

Here's why:

Comfort Matters: Hard floors can be tough on little bottoms. A soft, plush rug will provide a comfortable spot for students to sit, read, and engage in group activities, making learning sessions more enjoyable.

Promote Collaboration: A rug creates a gathering space where students can come together for discussions, group projects, or storytime. It fosters a sense of community and collaboration among classmates.

Enhance Learning Environment: By adding warmth and visual appeal to our classroom, a vibrant rug can transform the ambiance, making it a more inviting and inspiring place for students to learn and grow.

Boost Concentration: A designated rug area can help define learning zones within the classroom, minimizing distractions and improving focus during lessons and activities.

Ms. Smith
Grades PreK-2

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Colorful Buttons Seating Carpet for 30 Kids - 9' x 12' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $549.00 1 $549.00

Materials cost

$549.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.45

Sales tax

 $48.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$662.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.95

Total project goal

$779.68

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