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Ms. DiMaggio from Wilson, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fully Funded

Ms. DiMaggio's classroom raised $429

It's a Good Day to Learn!

Help me give my students an inviting classroom with activities that will keep them actively engaged in learning.

This project expired on May 16, 2023.

My Project

First impressions are important, and I would like my students to walk into an exciting and colorful classroom where they feel welcome and eager to learn. The "Oh Happy Day" decorations are fun and I believe they will make my students smile and my students need to smile. However, once in the classroom, I want my students to see fun and engaging activities.

Center time is a special time when my students can interact and become partners in learning.

The items I have requested will provide an element of fun and collaboration that I hope will build relationships among my students. Oh, and the colorful seating will also bring a touch of fun and flexible seating to the area. My students deserve to have a classroom where they enjoy spending time away from the worries of home life. Your help is very much appreciated. Thank you!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 10 donors
Ms. DiMaggio Margaret Hearne Elementary School 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.

Wilson, NC 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

20 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $90.88 1 $90.88
Educational Insights Hot Dots Talking Pen, Set of 6, Interactive Learning, Compatible with All Hot Dots Sets • Amazon Business $60.00 1 $60.00
Educational Insights Hot Dots Let’s Master 2nd Grade Math Set, Homeschool & School Readiness Learning Workbooks, 2 Books & Interactive Pen, 100 Math Lessons, Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $22.08 1 $22.08
Oh Happy Day Pom-Poms and Tassels Garland • Amazon Business $10.38 2 $20.76
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.78 1 $19.78
Daily Warm-Ups: Nonfiction & Fiction Writing Grd 2: Nonfiction & Fiction Writing Grd 2 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Expo Dry Erase Board Cleaner, 8 fl Ounce -3 Pack • Amazon Business $18.85 1 $18.85
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Learning Cards: Solving Word Problems Grade 2 (6990) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Sproutbrite Classroom Banner Decorations and Poster Bulletin Board Set - Choose to be • Amazon Business $15.60 1 $15.60
Cut and Paste: Science, Grades 1–3 from Teacher Created Resources (Cut & Paste) • Amazon Business $12.68 1 $12.68
Timed Math Facts Practice - Subtraction: Grades K-3 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$305.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.24

Total project goal

$428.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$428.26

6 Donors

-$296.63

Donations toward project cost

-$252.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.49

Matching donations from our partners

-$131.62

Match offers toward project cost

-$111.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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