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Ms. Macdonald from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool as a Cucumber!

Help me give my students a calm, fun space where they can go to relax!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Macdonald's classroom raised $682

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This year, I want to create a calming area with my students. Sometimes like us adults, students need a break during class and a comfortable environment to be at. I want our Schoolgirl polka dot rug and adorable Kigley Round Floor pillows to be the main focus that entices my students. I want my students to use the Lakeshore boho bulletin set to then decorate the area to thier liking. While in the calming area, students can use the magnetic wipe and write sentence strips to create and display positive affirmations. Students will then receive positive reinforcement wristbands for visiting and participating in our class calming area.

Students can also use this space to snack.

Many times school is the main source of food for my students. I want my students to know and feel comfortable about eating when they are hungry and have this space to do that! Having the Ultimate Snack Care Package will allow my students the ability to snack when necessary!

Using these resources will help them achieve this!

Ms. Macdonald Joseph Battin School 4 Grades 6-8

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.

Elizabeth, NJ View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

85 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Picasso Painted Dots Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 7'6"x12', Black • Amazon Business $324.99 1 $324.99
Lakeshore Simply Boho Bundle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $94.99 1 $94.99
Kigley 8 Pcs Round Floor Pillow for Kids and Toddlers 15.75 Inch Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Magnetic Write & Wipe Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Ultimate Snacks Care Package Comes in Beautiful Gift Box- (40 count) Bulk Variety Sampler, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts,, Great For Christmas, Office Meetings , Friends & Family, Military, College Students, New Year • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97
Positive Reinforcement Wristbands • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$534.92

Vendor shipping charges

$6.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$579.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.30

Total project goal

$681.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$681.99

2 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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$681.99

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