Help me give my students an area rug, criss cross chair, floor cushions, and a rolling cart organizer. I’m so excited to create a welcoming and engaging classroom for my students. I am starting from scratch!
$901 goal
This project expired on August 1, 2025.
This project expired on August 1, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
As a first-year teacher, I’m stepping into the classroom with big dreams and a passion for helping students learn and grow. However, starting from scratch means I don’t yet have many of the basic materials and tools that help create a warm, organized, and engaging learning space.
I created this DonorsChoose project because I want to give my students the best possible start to the school year.
With your support, I can fill our classroom with the supplies we need to make learning hands-on, creative, and fun. Your donation will make a lasting difference for both me and my future students! Please help me give my students an area rug, criss cross chair, floor cushions, and a rolling cart organizer.
More than half 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
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Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Big Rainbow Smiley Faces Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Black & Multi
• Amazon Business
$264.85
1
$264.85
DUMOS Criss Cross Chair, Cross Legged Office Chair No Wheels, Wide Armless Desk Chair Adjustable Swivel Home Office Computer Vanity Chair, Beige
• Amazon Business
$73.57
1
$73.57
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$72.99
1
$72.99
Giantex Plastic Boxes 10 Drawer Rolling Organizer Cart Utility Storage Tools Scrapbook Paper Multi-Use (Rainbow)
• Amazon Business
$58.99
1
$58.99
Kiggos 25 Transparent Colored Clipboards Bulk for Classroom Office Plastic Clipboard Low Profile Kids Clip Boards Standard Letter Size Holds 100 Sheets Hanging Hook Colorful Clip Board
• Amazon Business
$38.99
1
$38.99
Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl
• Amazon Business
$38.99
1
$38.99
EOENVIVS Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 12 Packs Set, Storage Boxes with Lids and Stackable Shoe Boxes For Organization, Clear Plastic Storage Containers For Closet Home Office, White
• Amazon Business
$34.99
1
$34.99
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home
• Amazon Business
$31.79
1
$31.79
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Fashion Colors 36 Count for Classroom Office & Home Use
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Light Mauve Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, White Shiplap - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Lightweight
• School Specialty
$18.97
1
$18.97
[3mil 100 Pack] InpourPack Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Laminating Sheets for Laminator, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets
• Amazon Business
$11.72
1
$11.72
Avery Two Pocket Folders, Holds up to 40 Sheets, Business Card Slot, 25 Red Folders (47989)
• Amazon Business
Paper Clips Binder Clips, Colored Office Clips Set - Assorted Sizes Paperclips Paper Clamps Rubber Bands for Office and School Supplies, Document Organizing
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Tip Marker For Wood Plastic Paper Metal And More Drawing Coloring And Poster Marker Black 5 Count
• Amazon Business
$4.87
1
$4.87
Materials cost
$722.49
Vendor shipping charges
$1.90
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.84
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$765.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$135.04
Total project goal
$900.27
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Van Pelt and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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