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Mrs. McMurtagh from Marietta GA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Relaxed and Ready to Learn!

Help me give my students the ability to learn in a comfortable and sensory focused room!

  • $406 goal

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My Students

I teach a wonderful group of diverse students, which makes coming to work each day fun! My class make-up is made up of boys and girls, students with and without disabilities, ESOL students, and students native to the English language, students whom are gifted and students with identified disabilities or weaknesses. As you can see, they are all unique and all very special to me.

As an educator, I strive to provide the best education for each of my students.

Some of my students require more re- teaching and different approaches to fully master the standards. However, I have a mentality that every one of my students will reach their full potential each year, which is a different outlook for everyone.

I come to work each day wanting my students to love learning. I want my students to feel accepted in my class and to be challenged. I want students to feel that I am their number one cheerleader, and that I appreciate their uniqueness in each and every way! As you can see, my class is very special and they deserve the best education possible!

My Project

Help me stock my classroom with many different seating arrangements, so all students can work in their best and most comfortable environment! Students learn when they are comfortable and feel that their needs are being met. As their teacher, I pour myself into their emotional needs; but, I need your help to help meet their physical and "comfort" needs. Help me help my amazing students feel and be their each and every day!

Students need choice, and they also deserve to feel comfortable while learning!

These items will help each student decide where to work in our classroom that best suites them. Gone are the days of a classroom full of desk and chairs... Here to stay is a classroom filled with seating arrangements that address all learners!

Through this project, I am excited to see how all learners blossom this year. I am excited to see their smiling faces walk into my classroom ready to learn!

Mrs. McMurtagh
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Lime Green, 45cm • Amazon Business $15.73 5 $78.65
ONIVA - a Picnic Time Brand Oniva Portable Reclining Seat, Light Blue • Amazon Business $41.87 1 $41.87
Portable Multiuse Adjustable Recliner Stadium Seat by Trademark Innovations (Light Green) • Amazon Business $35.49 1 $35.49
12 Pack - SimpleHouseware Magazine File Holder Organizer Box • Amazon Business $14.87 2 $29.74
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Blue • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Green • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
iPrimio Bed and Furniture Risers – 4 Pack Round Elevator up to 3” & Lifts Up to 10,000 LBs - Protect Floors and Surfaces – Durable ABS Plastic and Anti Slip Foam Grip – Non Stackable – Black • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Kneeling Pad,Fitian Knee Protection Garden Kneeler Bath Kneeler Floor Kneeler Yoga Kneeler Mat for Gardening,Baby Bath Tub Bathing,Cleaning,Praying and Exercise(2 Pcs Blue&Green) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$268.67

Vendor shipping charges

$23.76

Sales tax

$18.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$345.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.88

Total project goal

$405.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$405.88

1 Donor

-$271.00

Donations toward project cost

-$230.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.65

match offer

-$134.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.23

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$0.00

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