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Ms. VanValkenburg from Midland MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Calm Classroom

Help me give my students an area rug and floor lamps for a calm and relaxing environment to support their learning!

  • 2 donors
  • $506 still needed

expires Jul 06

  • 2 donors
  • $506 still needed
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My Project

This is my first year as a teacher, and I can truly say I was so blessed with the best group of kiddos. I've always wanted my classroom to be a second home for both me and my students. We spend a lot of time together in the classroom, and making it comfortable and homey to learn is key.

A calm, comfortable environment makes a world of a difference when it comes to learning.

Natural lighting through lamps can set a calm tone for my classroom. On top of that, the carpet would give my students a spot to learn and make memories on while they are playing. Play-based learning is so powerful, so giving my students a place where they can play and feel calm and cozy will help them grow!

Ms. VanValkenburg
Grades PreK-2

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Pastel Rainbow Smileys Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Multi, Seats 28 • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Brightech Sky LED Torchiere Super Bright Floor Lamp - Contemporary, High Lumen Light for Living Rooms and Offices - Dimmable, Indoor Pole Uplight for Bedroom Reading - White • Amazon Business $59.39 3 $178.17

Materials cost

$498.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$535.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.52

Total project goal

$630.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $630.15

2 Donors

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$106.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

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 $505.15

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