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Mrs. Bennett from Columbia, MS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soft Starts

Help me give my students a comfy place to sit & board games/building blocks for soft start mornings.

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Mrs. Bennett East Marion Elementary School
Columbia, MS Grades 3-5

My Project

Hi!

I want to create a calm, welcoming space where students can ease into the school day before jumping into academics.

My goal is to raise funds for a soft classroom rug, building manipulatives, board games, and puzzles to use during our morning soft start.

Soft starts give students time to settle in, connect with classmates, and get their minds ready to learn. Activities like puzzles and board games also help build problem-solving, teamwork, and social skills while making the classroom feel fun and inviting.

Thank you for supporting my classroom and helping my students start each day on a positive note!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 43 students impacted
Mrs. Bennett East Marion Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Columbia, MS 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

Never Before Funded 43 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Pastel Rainbow Smileys on Notebook Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Multi • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Superio Clear Plastic Storage Bin with Lid, 3.5 Qt, Non-Toxic, BPA Free, Odor Free, Organizer Storage Box, Stackable Plastic Tote for Home, Garage, School, and Office, X-Small • Amazon Business $12.59 4 $50.36
Hasbro Gaming Jenga Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Game | Party Games for Kids & Families | Stocking Stuffers | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $17.14 2 $34.28
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
AFUNX Magnetic Tiles,102PCS Magnetic Building Blocks 3D Clear Construction Playboards, Inspiration, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
ALKISTA 48 Pcs Tetra Tower Balance Stacking Blocks Game, Board Games for 2 Players+ Family Games, Parties, Travel, Kids & Adults Team Building Blocks Toy • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$497.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$569.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.47

Total project goal

$669.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $669.79

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