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Mrs. James from Gaffney, SC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Classroom: New Rug Needed

Help me give my students a new clean rug for a cozy classroom

  • $484 goal

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My Project

Have you ever heard a magic carpet?? What about a magic rug?? Well, every classroom needs a rug for their meeting area. It's where the magic of the classroom happens! A rug is the designated meeting area, it's where we have our morning meetings, whole group lessons, and read a-louds.

Here are the benefits of a classroom rug:

Enhanced Communication: A designated meeting area encourages effective communication and interaction among students and the teacher. It provides a space for open discussions and promotes active listening skills.

Community Building: A meeting area fosters a sense of community and belonging within the classroom. It allows students to come together for group activities, sharing ideas, and building relationships with their peers.

Facilitates Collaboration: Having a dedicated space for meetings and group work promotes collaboration among students. It allows them to work together on projects, engage in peer feedback, and learn from each other's perspectives.

Supports Differentiated Instruction: A meeting area provides the flexibility to address diverse learning needs. Teachers can use this space to conduct small group instruction, provide targeted support, and personalize learning experiences for students.

Promotes Active Learning: By creating a comfortable and inviting meeting area, educators can encourage active participation and engagement during discussions, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative learning activities.

Cultivates a Positive Classroom Culture: Utilizing a meeting area for class meetings, morning routines, and community circles can contribute to a positive classroom culture. It promotes inclusivity, empathy, and a supportive learning environment.

Encourages Reflection and Goal Setting: The meeting area can serve as a space for reflection, goal setting, and sharing individual or group achievements. It supports students in developing self-awareness and setting academic and social-emotional goals.

Mrs. James Northwest Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Gaffney, SC View local requests

More than half 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
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Stylish Black & White Brights Apple Sit Spot Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 7'6" x 12' • Amazon Business $351.08 1 $351.08

Materials cost

$351.08

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$411.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.55

Total project goal

$483.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$483.65

6 Donors

-$262.41

Donations toward project cost

-$230.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.86

match offer

-$212.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$180.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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$0.00

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