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Mrs. Zguir from Laurel, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Comfortable Space So Students Feel Safe!

Help me give my students an inviting and conducive learning environment for my multilingual students, by providing comfortable seating, a world map rug, and a laminating machine to display students' projects.

  • $540 goal

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

My Project

Offering various seating options such as these floor seats and world map rug can significantly enhance the learning experience by accommodating different learning styles and preferences.

This will help create an inviting environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated to learn.

Allowing students to choose from various seating options daily can help them find what works best for them.

Adding personal touches, like student work or inspirational quotes, can make the space feel more welcoming. The laminating machine will help display and preserve student work and showcase their efforts.

Mrs. Zguir Scotchtown Hills Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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Laurel, MD View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

57 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
World Map Rug - Rectangle - 4 ' W x 6' L • Teachers' School Supply $101.96 1 $101.96
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $66.86 1 $66.86

Materials cost

$378.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.72

Sales tax

 $22.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.99

Total project goal

$539.91

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