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Mrs. Shkolyar-Oricchio from Brooklyn, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Workable and Comfortable Place

Help me give my students a cozy rug and whiteboard to create a warm learning environment.

  • $639 goal

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My Project

The use of a wide whiteboard is almost a daily activity in my classroom, especially in math. Doing the math talk, students come to the old rug which they are not comfortable on the floor and with a wide whiteboard too far for them. The wide whiteboard is the only available area where we can do our math talk, but not suitable for the kids with the old rug. If this project is funded, it would be a great help for the kids to actively participate and be comfortable doing the activity.

The small whiteboard will give closer interactions with kids during the activity and it gives a good motivation for them to participate in the activity.

The new rug will give the best place for the kids to interact with their peers in formulating their best answers.

All the materials in this project are very helpful in doing our day-to-day activities, especially in math talk.

Mrs. Shkolyar-Oricchio PS 139 Alexine A Fenty Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than half 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Simply Boho Greenery Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 7'6" x 12', Black • Amazon Business $324.99 1 $324.99
Mobile Whiteboard, Magnetic Dry Erase Board with Stand 40x28 inch, Height Adjustable Flipchart Easel Movable Rolling Stand White Board on Wheels with Dry Erase Markers, Magnets, Eraser (Black) • Amazon Business $134.99 1 $134.99
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Black • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
JINSHUNFA Wall Hooks 13lb(Max) Transparent Seamless Coat Hooks,Waterproof and Oilproof,Bathroom Kitchen Heavy Duty Self Adhesive Hooks,8 Pack • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Command Indoor Mini Light Clips, Damage Free Hanging Christmas Light Clips, Mini Wall Clips for Hanging Indoor Christmas Decorations, Lights and Cables, 45 Clear Clips and 54 Command Strips • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Command Small Clear Wire Toggle Hooks, 10 Hooks and 12 Command Strips, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, Adhesive Hooks for Hanging, Organization and Storage, Holds up to 0.5 lb • Amazon Business $8.22 1 $8.22

Materials cost

$505.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$543.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.83

Total project goal

$638.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $638.85

2 Donors

-$515.52

Donations toward project cost

-$500.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$73.33

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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