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Dr. Lujan from Durham NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Comfortable Learning Environment for Growing Minds

Help me give my students an engaging and nurturing learning space for our young scholars.

  • 6 donors
  • $777 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

We are faced with a challenge to set up a new second-grade classroom at our school due to a significant increase in enrollment. With this expansion comes the opportunity to create an engaging and nurturing learning space for our young scholars. The materials in this project will allow us to ensure that this classroom is fully equipped for success.

These resources will not only enhance instructional delivery but also promote organization, independence, and responsibility among our young learners.

First and foremost, we aim to furnish the classroom with a high-quality carpet, creating a comfortable and inviting space for collaborative learning activities. Additionally, storage caddies, a mailbox organizer, and ample supplies of dry erase markers, chart paper markers, pencils, scissors, and a stapler are essential to support the diverse learning needs of our students and facilitate seamless classroom management.

By supporting this project, you are directly investing in the academic success and well-being of our students. Your contribution will empower our dedicated educators to create an enriching environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we can ensure that our new second-grade classroom is a place where young minds flourish and dreams take flight. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to education.

Dr. Lujan
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Smiley Circle Sampler Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, Seats 24, 7'6"x12', Blue & Multi • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
HOOBRO Literature Organizer, 27 Compartments Wooden Mail Organizer, Countertop Literature Sorter with Adjustable Shelves for Home, Office, School, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Rustic Brown FG27WF01 • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Really Good Stuff - 163999 Four-Equal-Compartment Caddies, Set of 6, Assorted Colors – Plastic Caddy Organizers with Built-in Handles and Stackable Design, Classroom Storage Made Easy • Amazon Business $44.98 1 $44.98
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener Black (1670) • Staples $32.28 1 $32.28
Mifoci 15 Pcs Activity Plastic Art Trays Morandi Color Art and Craft Tray Stackable Plastic Serving Trays for DIY Projects Painting Beads Home Classroom Storage (12 x 9 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $29.79 1 $29.79
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Fashion Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $28.13 1 $28.13
Fiskars Bent Stainless Steel Pointed Tip Scissor, Right Handed, 8 Inches - Steel/Denim - Middle-High School - Adult - Lightweight • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Swingline Desktop Stapler 20 Sheet Capacity Black (44401) • Staples $8.98 1 $8.98
Sanford® Mr. Sketch® Watercolor Markers, Scented Assorted Colors, Set Of 12 • Amazon Business $5.55 1 $5.55

Materials cost

$574.68

Vendor shipping charges

$1.50

Sales tax

$44.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$659.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.41

Total project goal

$776.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$776.04

4 Donors

-$382.28

Donations toward project cost

-$334.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.59

Matching donations from our partners

-$382.28

Match offers toward project cost

-$324.94

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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$0.00

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