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Mrs. Sotomayor from Bloomington IN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Smiley Seats for Spanish Learners

Help me give my students a clean floor space to sit for stories, lessons, and activities.

  • 6 donors
  • $308 still needed

expires Jul 26

  • 6 donors
  • $308 still needed
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My Project

Our classroom needs a large carpet with enough individual spaces for at least 25 students. Our students move between the floor and tables for classroom work and instruction. Currently we are using velcro dots to give each student a designated space on the carpet. The dots do not last long and are often torn up and dirty by mid-year. Students also have a tendency to pick at them and pull them up, so they move around a lot.

Our students need a clean, fresh, bright carpet to sit comfortably for learning.

This fun smiley face rug provides a spot for each student, ensuring that everyone has their own space to listen and participate in instruction. This carpet will brighten up our classroom environment and make seating arrangements easier for everyone!

Mrs. Sotomayor
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Rainbow Smileys in Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching & Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Black & Multi, Seats 28 • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99

Materials cost

$319.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.61

Total project goal

$417.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $417.40

5 Donors

-$110.00

Donations toward project cost

-$93.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

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 $307.40

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