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Ms. Swafford from Austin, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Colorful Classroom Rug for Cozy Learning

Help me give my students an area rug to provide alternative seating for students who need to be closer during whole group lesson.

  • $418 goal

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our 3rd grade classroom is full of eager, curious minds ready to explore new concepts every day. However, our current classroom environment is missing a key element to help our students feel comfortable and engaged: a soft, cozy rug where they can gather for lessons, read stories, or work in small groups.

This rug will serve as a dedicated space for students to come together for collaborative activities, circle time, and independent reading.

This rug will create a warm, welcoming area where my students can relax and focus without the discomfort of sitting on hard floors. Not only will this rug enhance the classroom's atmosphere, but it will also help foster a sense of community as students interact and learn together in a comfortable setting.

The rug will be easy to clean, durable, and large enough to fit our classroom’s needs, providing enough space for all students to gather. By supporting this project, you will directly contribute to creating a positive and enriching learning environment for our students. Thank you for helping us make our classroom a better place to learn and grow!

Ms. Swafford Pleasant Hill Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Austin, TX 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

26 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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

Materials cost

$319.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.61

Total project goal

$417.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $417.40

2 Donors

-$221.20

Donations toward project cost

-$188.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.18

match offer

-$196.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$166.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.43

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 $0.00

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