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Ms. Louimarre from Flushing, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Cozy and Creative Classroom

Help me give my students a classroom rug, clothes pins, pocket charts, and border paper to create an organized, vibrant learning space. These items will help engage and inspire my students daily. Thank you for your support!

  • $754 goal

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

My Project

With your generous contribution, I will be able to create a positive, well-equipped learning space that will help my students thrive. The classroom rug will serve as a cozy spot for students to gather during lessons, and it will encourage them to be more involved and connected with one another. The clothes pins will be a simple yet effective way to help students display their work and ideas, creating a sense of pride and accomplishment. The pocket charts are essential tools for visual learning, helping my students better organize and understand key concepts. Lastly, the borders and border paper will add the finishing touch to our classroom displays, making the space feel welcoming and inspiring for everyone.

Thank you so much for considering my request and supporting our classroom.

Your kindness truly makes a difference!

Ms. Louimarre PS 20 John Bowne Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Flushing, NY 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Composition Notebook Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12' • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Eaasty 2 Pieces Table Top Pocket Chart Stand for Classroom Double Sided Table Top Pocket Chart Wall Words Classroom Pocket Chart for Daily Schedule Class Teacher Student Classroom Office Home(Black) • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Teacher Created Resources Fun Size Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, 18" x 12', Black • Amazon Business $14.74 4 $58.96
Teacher Created Resources Composition Straight Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Eamay Standard Pocket Charts, Black Pocket Chart for Classroom,Teacher Supplies(28W*28L) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Creatively Inspired Watercolor Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 5 $24.95
Scholastic Teaching, Mini Black Pocket Chart (SC-573278) • Quill.com $24.29 1 $24.29
JAM Paper Wood Clip Clothespins Small 7/8 Inch Blue Clothes Pins 2 Packs of 50 (2230717361A) • Staples $19.97 1 $19.97
Ashley Productions The Original Fun Mat, Welcome Mat, 15.5" x 23.5", Never Stop Learning Welcome (ASH91538) • Quill.com $19.79 1 $19.79
ZKOO Daily Schedule Pocket Chart, School Smart Pocket Chart with 18 Blank Double-Sided Reusable Cards, Teaching Scheduling Pocket Charts for Classroom 13+1 Pocket (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$599.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$640.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.96

Total project goal

$753.06

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