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Ms. Andrea from Surprise, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Start for the 2025/2026 School Year!

Help me give my students a rug and sitting cushions for circle time. Also, a block table and extra blocks, as this is a favorite. Storage bins will replace broken ones, and the carts to replace broken ones.

  • $860 goal

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

My Project

Help us give a fresh, fun start to the 2025/2026 school year! We will start out the year, in August, with a new group of three year olds, eager to play and learn. Having a new rug and sitting cushions will ensure everyone has their own space. A block table and extra blocks will encourage that our little builders have room and ample supplies. The extra bins and carts will replace the old ones that have broken, or are on need of repair. The manipulatives we are requesting will spark interest and give fun ways to work on small motor skills.

Ms. Andrea Growing Minds Pre-School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than a third 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Pastel Rainbow Smileys Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Multi, Seats 20 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $72.99 2 $145.98
Papablic 2 in 1 Kid Activity Table with Large Storage for Older Kids Compatible with Lego Building Block for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $139.95 1 $139.95
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 2 $81.42
Strictly Briks Compatible with Lego Duplo Toy Building Blocks for Kids and Toddlers, Classic Big Bricks Set and Baseplates, Large Pegs for Ages 3 and Up, Basic Colors, 96 Pieces • Amazon Business $41.15 1 $41.15
Lakeshore Snap-Bots • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Best-Buy Bins - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$641.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.65

Sales tax

 $45.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$730.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.93

Total project goal

$859.52

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