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Mrs. Self from Hope Hull, AL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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This Room Feels Like Home!

Help me give my students a calm and peaceful classroom that they will feel welcome in. Your support will provide a lasting impact and give them the fresh start they deserve!

  • $938 goal

This project expired on October 22, 2025.

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My Project

A comfortable and well-equipped classroom is essential for young children to thrive. In Pre-K, students are just beginning their educational journey, and the environment plays a major role in how they learn.

A new carpet provides more than just a place to sit—it creates a safe, clean, and cozy area where children can gather for stories, lessons, and group activities.

It helps define personal space, encourages focus, and supports social skills as children learn to share and take turns. Calming colors create a peaceful atmosphere that helps reduce overstimulation. Young children often feel nervous in new settings, and soothing colors can help them feel more at ease as they begin their new journey in education.

Creating a warm and inviting space with the right materials helps lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. a peaceful environment leads to more positive interactions with classmates.

Mrs. Self Pintlala Elementary School 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.

Hope Hull, AL 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

18 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Pastel Rainbow Smileys 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
MINTWOOD Design Extra Large 22 x 14 Inch Rainbow Blanket Basket for Colorful Room Decor, Playroom & Classroom Storage Basket, Decorative Cotton Rope Basket, Toy Storage Baskets & Bins, Pastel Rainbow • Amazon Business $33.95 2 $67.90
Akro-Mils 10726 26-Drawer Plastic Drawer Storage Cabinet for Garage Organization, Bead Organizer, Lego Storage, Teacher Toolbox, Makeup Organizer, and More, 20-Inch W x 6-Inch D x 10-Inch H, Black • Amazon Business $45.49 1 $45.49
Minetom Pastel Globe String Lights, 2 Pack Total 46FT 100 LED 8 Modes Waterproof USB Operated Fairy Easter Lights with Remote, Xmas Twinkle Lights for Party Wedding Wall Dorm Patio Canopy Room Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
YAMMI 2 Pack Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Classroom - Upgraded Version Magnetic Shelf for Organizing Books on Whiteboards - Includes 1 Pack Magnetic Pen Case (White) • Amazon Business $15.39 2 $30.78
1" Craft Tape Pack - Pastel Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Juvale 12-Pack Pencil Holder Trays and Organization Baskets - Plastic Caddy for Desk and Elementary Teacher Supplies for Classroom Decoration (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $13.49 2 $26.98
BN-LINK Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for Lights, Fans, Christmas Lights, Small Appliance, Long Range White (Learning Code, 5Rx-2Tx) 1200W/10A • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
7Penn Basket Cube Storage Bins - 6pk Pastel 10in Square Collapsible Fabric Storage Cubes Organizer Bins for Playroom • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop 8" Hanging Paper Lanterns • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Pennants Welcome Bulletin Board (TCR8410) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Stripes Straight Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Personalized Pastel Stars Magnetic Reward Jar for Students, Bulletin Board Chart Tokens Potty Training Classroom Management Tool, Gift Idea for Son Daughter (Dinosaur) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Express Pencils Half Pencils with Eraser - Golf, Classroom, Pew, Short, Mini - Hexagon, Sharpened, Non Toxic, #2 Pencil, Color - Pastel Pink, (Box of 48) Golf Pocket Pencils • Amazon Business $10.75 1 $10.75
YUBX Washi Tape, 30 Rolls Pastel Masking Tape, 10 mm Wide Decorative Tape, Japanese Washi Tape, Washi Tape for Journal, Decorative Adhesive Tape for Crafts (Macaron) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$697.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $56.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$796.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.58

Total project goal

$937.18

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