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Mrs. Stafford from Loves Park, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magic Carpet Ride to the Adventures of Learning

Help me give my students an inviting and welcoming place to learn as a classroom community by providing a carpet for them to collaborate!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Stafford's classroom raised $446

This project is fully funded

My Project

This carpet will be a comfortable place for shared reading, group lessons, and independent book time. This is where 25 first-graders are introduced to the expectations of collaborative learning for the first time. This experience will provide a safe space to make their foundational skills successful and prepare them for their future. For my young students, this consistent, sensory-friendly space will help reduce distractions, ease anxiety, and make learning feel like a joyful and achievable experience.

The soft surface of the rug also supports students with sensory needs, helping them focus and feel grounded during our most important learning moments.

This rug isn’t just about comfort — it’s about creating a space that invites my students into the world of learning and working together. With your help, we can roll out the foundation for a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Mrs. Stafford Loves Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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, 7'6" x 12', Multi, Seats 28 • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Yocada Carpet Sweeper Cleaner for Home Office Low&Undercoat Carpets Rugs Pet Hair Dust Scraps Paper Small Rubbish Cleaning with a Brush • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39

Materials cost

$343.38

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.80

Total project goal

$445.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$445.33

3 Donors

-$297.67

Donations toward project cost

-$260.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.15

Matching donations from our partners

-$138.84

Match offers toward project cost

-$118.01

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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