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Mrs. Paul from Middletown, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Third is Our Home

Help me give my students a comfortable and organized learning environment as we move to our temporary school. Our home school is being renovated and I am looking to create a home away from home for my kiddos.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Paul's classroom raised $603

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am moving to third grade from fifth and doing what I can to make a smooth transition. My students will be in a temporary school this year as renovations begin in our home school.

I am hoping to create an engaging, stimulating and cozy learning environment for my third graders.

Student profiles will be created to showcase their work in the colorful hanging folders. A cozy work/ calming nook will be transformed with the round rug and the tennis balls for the chairs will make for less hectic transitions. Students will be rewarded for positive choices and actions with pencil charms.

These materials will help us to stay organized and allow accessibility for classroom materials. Students need to feel comfortable in their environment and have easy access to necessary supplies for success. These materials can help us get started on our third grade adventure!

Mrs. Paul MacDonough Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Middletown, CT View local requests

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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MaxGear Modern Acrylic Hanging File Organizer, Large (13.3 x 10.9 x 9.9 inches), Clear, Office Products • Amazon Business $28.41 4 $113.64
Queekay 150 Pieces Precut Tennis Balls Bulk for Chairs Classroom Tennis Walk Ball Legs Floor Protector Chairs Foot Covers for Non Slip Rubber Glide Coverings • Amazon Business $101.99 1 $101.99
Norwood Commercial Furniture Stacking Stools for Kids and Adults, 17.75" Standard Height Portable Nesting Office and Classroom Stools, Black, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $64.12 1 $64.12
ORDORA Pots and Pans Organizer: Rack for Cabinet, Expandable Cutting Board Pot Lid Organizer Holder with 10 Adjustable Dividers for Kitchen Cabinet Organizers and Storage • Amazon Business $18.98 3 $56.94
INFUN Heavy Duty Plastic folders with Pockets and prongs - 18 Pack, 3 Prong Folders with Pockets and Card Slot, Assorted Colors Pocket Folders with Prongs for Letter Size Paper • Amazon Business $19.59 2 $39.18
Livelynine 15.8x394 Teal Peel and Stick Wallpaper for Bathroom Accent Wall Paper Decor for Bedroom Kids Teal Contact Paper Peel and Stick Shelf Liner Cabinet Door Covers Matte Dark Teal Vinyl Wrap • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Staples Reinforced Hanging File Folders, 1/5-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 25/Box (ST18654-CC) • Quill.com $12.97 2 $25.94
MIEMIE 4x4 Soft Round Area Rug for Bedroom Modern Fluffy Circle Rug for Kids Girls Baby Room Indoor Plush Circular Nursery Rugs Cute Cozy Area Rugs for Living Room, Light Grey • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
Seajan Pencil Charms Bulk for Kids Pencil Clips Decorations Fun Food Pen Toppers Christmas Accessories Straw Toppers for Halloween Prize Students Gifts and Classroom Reward • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Thin Ties, 1/2 x 8 Inches, Black, Pack of 50 • School Specialty $6.74 1 $6.74
How to Be Cool in the Third Grade - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$474.42

Vendor shipping charges

$0.67

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$512.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.39

Total project goal

$602.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$602.60

3 Donors

-$301.29

Donations toward project cost

-$256.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.19

Matching donations from our partners

-$301.31

Match offers toward project cost

-$256.11

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.20

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$0.00

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