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Ms. C. from IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Community Carpet

Help me give my students a classroom carpet to provide a flexible seating space to support them in collaborative learning and to create a welcoming space to come each day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. C.'s classroom raised $505

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am lucky to have 29 students who reside on the Southside of Chicago. My third graders have filled our classroom with kindness, curiosity, and a love for learning. Being back in the classroom after almost 2 years of virtual learning, my students have continued to amaze me with their passion and excitement to learn each day. Our days are full of laughter, growing little brains, and making meaningful connections. My students come daily with a growth mindset, ready to take on new challenges.

As the year continues, we are working to strengthen our classroom community through our SEL work.

My students are 29 charismatic, empathetic scholars that put their best foot forward each and every day.

My Project

My students need a classroom carpet, or more commonly known as a comfortable, flexible meeting and learning place to continue to encourage learning and collaboration. Our classroom carpet will also provide us with additional flexible seating options for the diverse learners present in our classroom. By providing a carpet that is able to fit all 30 students, it will help to advance their learning and increase engagement. Having students close to the board fosters stronger conversations which lead to better engagement.

In addition, a carpet allows for students to come together to build community.

Rather than all students sitting spread apart at desks and tables, it helps to develop a space where strong community and connections can be formed. Students must come to school feeling that their classroom is safe, comfortable, and a place that will foster their learning.

Ms. C. 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.

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

29 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
nuLOOM MTVS174B HandMade Tufted Kellee Wool Rug, 10' x 14', Grey • Amazon Business $393.17 1 $393.17

Materials cost

$393.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$429.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.72

Total project goal

$504.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$504.79

1 Donor

-$336.53

Donations toward project cost

-$286.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.48

match offer

-$168.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$143.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.24

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$0.00

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