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Mr. Gaskin from Richmond, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Place for the Reading Bug!

Help me give my students a more comfortable space to snuggle up with a good book.

  • $271 goal

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My Project

Third grade is known as a tough transition. We don't think about it much, but in third grade is when we transition from "Learning to Read," to "Reading to Learn." Reading is so important to the progress that our students make as they develop and grow. Yet, so many students do not enjoy reading and so they never really embrace the joy of reading.

I believe that a classrooms aesthetic and environment contributes to student success.

I try to pay special attention to lighting, colorful items on the wall, and carpets that invite students to sit on them. This attention to the classroom helps to set the tone for learning and (hopefully) enjoying school.

My students have always enjoyed our reading nook and choose to not only pleasure read there, but also use that space for small group work. This has caused the area to get some wear and tear. A little something new would help to continue student enjoyment of this space.

Mr. Gaskin Linwood Holton Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Richmond, VA 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

20 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Nylon, Silly Circles, 5'10"x8'4" Multi-Colored Rug (FE119-32A) • Staples $197.29 1 $197.29

Materials cost

$197.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$230.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.63

Total project goal

$270.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $270.88

1 Donor

-$258.25

Donations toward project cost

-$230.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.63

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 $0.00

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