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Mrs. Van Dorp from Gallup, NM is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Around Our Room

My students need 5 giant floor pillows, a green rug, and 4 comfy floor seats to create learning spaces around our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Van Dorp's classroom raised $894

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are bursting with energy and have a strong desire to grow and learn.

The majority of my students are Native American and due to the low socioeconomic area we live in, 100 percent of my students receive free breakfast and lunch at school.

I am aware of the challenges many of my students face and I make sure that when they walk through my classroom door, they are all given an equal opportunity to learn in a positive, encouraging environment.

My Project

My students spend the majority of their day learning in different areas on our classroom. I'd like to give them more tools for choosing seating and learning options. The rug will create a new spot for students to sit while learning by our classroom window. They'll be able to use the pillows to plop in cozy spot to work with their clipboards. The folding seats will give a more structured spot for students who like to sit up and have back support. I think it is important for students to have a choice in how they learn best which also allows them to take ownership of their own learning.

Mrs. Van Dorp Indian Hills Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Gallup, NM 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

16 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC555BU - Flex-Space Giant Comfy Pillow - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 5 $349.95
LC850 - Flex-Space Comfy Round Classroom Carpet - 6' Diameter - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
LC405GR - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98

Materials cost

$718.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$759.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.06

Total project goal

$893.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$893.75

2 Donors

-$893.75

Donations toward project cost

-$759.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.06

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$0.00

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