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Mrs. Ramos from Waipahu, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Our Classroom a Home

Help me give my students a refreshed and comfy learning space with a new carpet!

  • $531 goal

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

My Project

I teach an awesome group of 4th graders who bring so much energy, curiosity, and heart into our classroom every day. We spend a lot of time together learning, laughing, and building community.

I want our classroom to feel like a second home—a place where my students feel comfortable, safe, and excited to learn.

Over the summer, my classroom got brand new tile floors, which look great! But now, we no longer have a large rug for students to sit on—and the floor is hard and cold. I’m hoping to get a big classroom carpet so we have a soft, welcoming space for morning meetings, read-alouds, partner work, and quiet reading time. A rug might not seem like a big deal, but it really makes a huge difference in how the classroom feels. It helps define a cozy gathering space, reduces noise, protects our new floors, and gives students a comfortable spot to connect and learn.

Why It Matters:

I want my students to feel at ease in our classroom—to feel like it’s their space too. A rug helps us do that. Right now, we’re sitting directly on the tile for floor time, and it’s just not the most comfortable or inviting. A nice, soft rug will turn that area into a warm, homey space where kids can focus, collaborate, and feel good about being at school.

Thank you for helping us make our classroom a more comfortable and joyful place to learn. We’re so grateful for any support!

Mrs. Ramos Kanoelani Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

21 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carpets for Kids Mt. St. Helens Solid Color Carpet - Blueberry Blue - 8'3" x 11'8" Oval Classroom Rug • Kaplan Early Learning Company $302.36 1 $302.36
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

$325.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $75.59

Sales tax

 $14.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$450.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.51

Total project goal

$530.07

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