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Ms. Ahearn from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Area Rug for Learning

Help me give my students an area rug for them to have a comfortable writing and group work area. This rug will allow them to work more comfortably and give them access to a better work environment.

  • $166 goal

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My Students

I'm a 6th grade special education teacher for a 12:1 class at a Title I intermediate school located in Brooklyn, NY. I work with diverse students who struggle with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, ADD and language development. Most have developed a negative attitude towards schooI. I, along with the rest of the special education team at my school, fight every day to make learning a positive experience for these students. We want our students to gain a love for learning and look forward to coming to school every day.

My students are all very unique and require a lot of individualized learning techniques.

Each student has a different learning need, behavior management need and range of abilities. Most of my students struggle with reading and writing, which affects their learning in every class. I strive to make my students learning environment a positive and comfortable one for optimum growth. I attempt to teach through engaging materials that keep them interested and make learning fun.

My Project

This rug will be put in the classroom as a space for students to go to for independent reading and writing. It will also be used as a small group work area.

Having a comfortable place for my students to go to and do independent work will increase focus and work stamina.

Most of my students have ADD or ADHD, having a separate area for them to utilize will create a more flexible learning environment. The students are in the same room for a long period of time, so having different working areas is vital for production and will keep them engaged for a longer period of time.

Ms. Ahearn MS 88 Peter Rouget Grades 6-8

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

36 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safavieh Adirondack Collection ADR115M Light Grey and Purple Contemporary Floral Area Rug (6' x 9') • Amazon Business $109.38 1 $109.38

Materials cost

$109.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.89

Total project goal

$165.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $165.91

2 Donors

-$72.01

Donations toward project cost

-$70.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

match offer

-$82.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$70.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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