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Ms. Diamada from Lawrenceville, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Protect Work, Create Comfort

Help me give my students laminating pouches to keep their work safe and a carpet for a comfy reading corner.

  • $448 goal

This project expired on November 15, 2025.

This project expired on November 15, 2025.

My Project

I love my first grade students because they bring so much joy and energy to the classroom. Every day, they come ready to learn, ask questions, and do their best.

To help them learn better, I need a few important supplies.

Laminating pouches protect their work, like drawings, writing, and practice sheets. This means they can use their materials many times without damage. It also helps me reuse learning tools, which saves time and makes lessons more fun.

A carpet for our reading corner will create a warm and comfortable space where students can sit and enjoy reading. When kids feel cozy and relaxed, they focus better and enjoy books more. A nice reading corner helps them build strong reading habits. These supplies make a big difference by keeping student work safe and making the classroom a welcoming place to learn.

Ms. Diamada Totaro Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Lawrenceville, VA 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Place for Everyone Classroom Carpet for 12 Kids - 6' x 8' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.27 1 $31.27

Materials cost

$330.27

Vendor shipping charges

$14.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$380.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.09

Total project goal

$447.26

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