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Mrs. McKown from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Up Carpet Time

Help me give my students a new classroom carpet. Carpet time is an important time. Classroom carpets play a crucial role in creating a more comfortable, safe, and conducive learning environment for students.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McKown's classroom raised $418

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love how curious, kind, and energetic my students are each day. They come to school excited to learn, ready to help one another, and full of creative ideas. Whether we’re reading a story, solving a math problem, or exploring a new topic, my students always bring their unique personalities and a sense of wonder to everything we do. What makes them truly special is how they support one another like a little family—encouraging, sharing, and celebrating each other’s successes.

A new circle time carpet would make a big difference in our learning environment.

This is the space where we come together each day for morning meetings, lessons, group discussions, and story time. A bright, comfortable, and organized carpet would help students stay focused and engaged by giving each child their own space while creating a cozy, welcoming area for learning. It would also improve classroom management and help students feel more secure, making it easier for them to listen, participate, and connect with their peers.

My goal for this project is to build a strong and inclusive classroom community where every student feels valued and ready to learn. The new carpet would be more than just a classroom item—it would be the heart of our learning circle, where friendships grow and new ideas begin. By creating a space that feels special and inviting, I hope to continue fostering the joy, curiosity, and teamwork that make my students such a remarkable group of learners

Mrs. McKown Pittsburgh Concord Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Smileys in Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching & Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Black & Multi, Seats 28 • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99

Materials cost

$319.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.61

Total project goal

$417.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$417.40

5 Donors

-$208.70

Donations toward project cost

-$177.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.30

match offer

-$208.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$177.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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