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Mrs. Barone from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magic Carpet Ride

My students need a new carpet so they can sit comfortably and read a book, work in a group, and let their imaginations take them away while writing.

  • $309 goal

This project expired on June 4, 2013.

This project expired on June 4, 2013.

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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 Students

Do you remember what it was like to select that special book and find a comfortable place to read? It is a magical feeling to find a great space and open a new book. The magic carpet will ensure comfort while reading our favorite books.

There are 30 amazing students in my classroom.

They are eager and excited about learning. The students come from diverse backgrounds. Many come from a low socioeconomic background. They are excited about reading, however the floor is cold so they must sit in their chairs. The carpet would ensure comfort while reading their favorite books.

My Project

The magic carpet will transform my cold floor into a comfortable and cozy learning environment. We can meet on the carpet to share about what we have learned and look forward to learning. The students can share their favorite books. They can share important ideas about their thoughts and their lives. Most importantly, the students love to sit and read with a friend in a comfortable spot in the room. I want to instill an eagerness to read and engage my students to be lifelong learners.

The magic carpet will ensure comfort while reading our favorite books.

The carpet will allow us to meet as a class in a comfortable spot. We can discuss what we have learned and what we look forward to learning. The carpet will ensure comfort while promoting reading and allowing imaginations to run wild.

Mrs. Barone Dawes 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.

Chicago, IL 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC161 - Navy Blue Rectangular Carpet - 6' x 9' • Lakeshore Learning $229.00 1 $229.00

Materials cost

$229.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.31

Total project goal

$308.75

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