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Ms. Dow from Washington DC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Flexible Seating and Rich Discussion

Help me give my students the polka dot rugs so we can all congregate on the carpet to have more rich discourse about mathematics and get lost in stories.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I know every teacher will brag on their students emphasizing how special they are. But, this group of scholars I have this year are incredible and deserve it all. I want to move from the traditional sitting at your seat all day (it's uncomfortable and can be quite boring).

Who wouldn't want to sit on a more comfortable surface as opposed to the cold linoleum floor.

The area rugs will allow for us to gather together comfortably to have rich discussions, provide lessons, and for students to use as flexible seating. Think about it, we spend 8+ hours at school, more than we spend at our own homes. I want them to not only learn but feel as much at home as possible.

Ms. Dow
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Picasso Painted Dots Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 7'6"x12', Black • Amazon Business $357.93 2 $715.86

Materials cost

$715.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$799.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.10

Total project goal

$940.65

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Total project goal

 $940.65

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 $940.65

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