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Mrs. L. from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rest Time Is the Best Time!

Help me give my students new rest time cots, pillows, bean back chairs, and rugs to be comfortable in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. L.'s classroom raised $2,450

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

We are in need of new cots at rest time for our students. The ones that we currently have are 20 years old and they are worn out. The students deserve a comfortable sleep to reenergize themselves during the day. With your help we can give them that experience.

Our cots are currently sagging and are not very comfortable.

Our rugs are 20 years old. We have no bean bag chairs or pillows.

Our students are 3 years old and they need a proper rest and to be comfortable. We are asking for 15 new cots and a cart to move them in the classroom along with cushions to relax and rest on. The students would also appreciate new pillows and bean bag chairs to read comfortably in our library area. Please help us get these items into our classroom.

Mrs. L. Donald Stewart ECC 51 Grades PreK-2

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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 three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC1597 - Lakeshore Easy-Stack Cot - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 3 $1,197.00
LC820 - Natural Accents Ocean Classroom Carpet - 4 x 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
LC840 - Natural Accents Leaves Classroom Carpet - 4 x 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
LC199 - Calming Colors<sup>&reg;</sup> Pillows - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
LC1591 - Easy-Stack Cot Carrier • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
LC571SG - Calming Colors<sup>&reg;</sup> Giant Pillow - Sage Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
DD420SB - Calming Colors<sup>&reg;</sup> Premium Beanbag Seat - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50

Materials cost

$2,022.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,082.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$367.47

Total project goal

$2,449.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,449.80

1 Donor

-$2,449.80

Donations toward project cost

-$2,082.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$367.47

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$0.00

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