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Ms. Michelle from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Places to Play and Create!

Help me give my students places to gather, play, create and work together!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Michelle's classroom raised $985

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our classroom is busy and learning takes place on every surface! We are in need of a new classroom rug. Students take toys and blocks to the rug to explore build and play together. We also use our classroom rug for Circle Time and Music!

We are also in need of a new classroom easel.

Our students like to paint, color and create! This will provide a place for creation, imagination and sensory play. We can't wait to see what they make!

Finally, we will use the translucent blocks in our light table area. The blocks will project light, be used for color identification, cooperative play and imaginative play!

Ms. Michelle Barbara Vick Early Child Center Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Half 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

20 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Falling Leaves Nature-Inspired Carpet - Green - Rectangle Classroom Rug • Kaplan Early Learning Company $458.96 1 $458.96
Kaplan Early Learning 2-Sided Adjustable Easel for Kids - Multi-Sided Art Center for Creative Learning, Includes Removable Paint Cups, Height Adjustable, for Ages 18 Months and Up • Kaplan Early Learning Company $251.96 1 $251.96
Lakeshore See-Inside Magnetic Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99

Materials cost

$790.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$836.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.67

Total project goal

$984.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $984.44

6 Donors

-$984.44

Donations toward project cost

-$836.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.67

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