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Ms. S. from Philadelphia, PA is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need to Get Cozy and Comfortable! HELP!

My students need to get cozy on new rug for our classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. S.'s classroom raised $608

This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you know what it's like to sit on a cold, hard, tiles or cement? Do you know how it feels to sit criss-cross applesauce on a rock solid ground? My students are facing that very uncomfortable situation!

They are 5-6 years Old that are full of enthusiasm for school.

They love to cozy up with a stuffed animal to read to but they have nothing to cozy to sit on. My students are bright and eager to learn but come from economically disadvantaged households that do not provide them with a comfy, cozy environment where they can discover their love to read. I need to give that to them. Help me do so!

My Project

Our classroom is on the medium size with no comfortable area for our class to closely gather as a whole. I'm requesting a bright colored carpet to place in our literacy center. Because many of our students come to kindergarten without any prior knowledge, it is essential to provide them a bright, rich classroom that gets their brains going. The carpet can help do just that! It will give them a sense of personal space as well as comfort to enjoy learning.

For many children kindergarten is their first formal schooling.

I want my students to come into a bright and engaging classroom. Most importantly, I want my students to feel comfortable. Sitting on tiles placed over concrete flooring is not comfortable for them. By helping to purchase this carpet for my students, you will be ensuring that this critical start to their education is a positive experience. In the words of Robert Fulghum, " All I really need to know... I learned in Kindergarten."

Ms. S. Stephen Decatur Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA952 - Classroom Carpet for 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $479.00 1 $479.00

Materials cost

$479.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$516.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.09

Total project goal

$607.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$607.27

8 Donors

-$310.66

Donations toward project cost

-$273.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.28

Matching donations from our partners

-$285.65

Match offers toward project cost

-$242.80

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.96

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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