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

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First Year Preschool Teacher

Help me give my students a beautiful carpet area to learn and play.

  • $1,527 goal

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

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

In our East New York preschool, many families face daily challenges due to low income. Our students will thrive in a clean, beautifully decorated, warm, and welcoming classroom. To achieve this, we need a comfy rug and essential cleaning supplies like a broom, paper towels, Clorox, Lysol spray, carpet cleaner, and a vacuum to keep the space spotless. Storage bins will help us stay organized, and a camera will capture precious classroom memories. These items will create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported every day. We thank you!

Ms. Merced PS 202 Ernest Jenkyns Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Brooklyn, NY 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Scallop Border Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12' - Black • Amazon Business $324.99 1 $324.99
Shark - Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum with XL Dust Cup LED Headlights - Blue Iris • Best Buy Education $179.99 1 $179.99
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Scallop Border Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6" - Black • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera + MiniMate Accessory Bundle & Compatible Custom Case + Fuji Instax Film Value Pack (50 Sheets) Flamingo Designer Photo Album (Pastel Blue) • Amazon Business $143.95 1 $143.95
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Crisp Linen, 12.5 Oz. 12/Carton (1920074186) • Quill.com $98.54 1 $98.54
Outus 24 Pack White Plastic Storage Bins Bulk Cubby Storage Bins Classroom Book Bins Storage Organizer Containers for Classroom Library Preschool Office Home Toys Books Organizing • Amazon Business $77.98 1 $77.98
Clorox Value Pack Disinfecting Wipes 35 Wipes/Canister 3/Pack 15/Carton (30112) • Staples $64.87 1 $64.87
Coastwide Professional Professional Kitchen Rolls Paper Towels 2-ply 85 Sheets/Roll 30 Rolls/Pack (CW21810CT) • Staples $34.95 1 $34.95
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Cotton Candy, 48 Inches x 50 Feet • School Specialty $32.92 1 $32.92
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Lavender Haze, 48 Inches x 50 Feet • School Specialty $32.92 1 $32.92
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Spray Cleaner Lavender 16 fl oz. (78194-MP) • Staples $5.65 5 $28.25
Fadeless Schoolgirl Style Bulletin Board Paper, Senior Year, 47.25" x 12', 1 Roll • Amazon Business $11.39 2 $22.78
Professional Resolve Spot & Stain Carpet Cleaner 32 Oz. (36241-97402) • Staples $8.64 2 $17.28
Minetom Pastel Globe String Lights, 2 Pack Total 46FT 100 LED 8 Modes Waterproof USB Operated Fairy Easter Lights with Remote, Xmas Twinkle Lights for Party Wedding Wall Dorm Patio Canopy Room Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set with Cleaning Teeth, 55" Long Handle Indoor Sweeping Combo for Home Office Kitchen, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97

Materials cost

$1,242.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.58

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,297.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$228.99

Total project goal

$1,526.58

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