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Ms. Pearson from Newport News, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfortable Space for Whole Group

Help me give my students foam mats for a comfortable space to sit during whole group time!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pearson's classroom raised $322

This project is fully funded

My Project

In preschool, we have whole group time, where we meet as a class to discuss topics, learn and share. That time should be comfortable for all our students. I am requesting heavy duty, interlocking foam mat seating, to give my students some cushion and provide long-lasting resistance to wear and tear.

Comfortable seating in education is crucial for student engagement, focus, and overall well-being, as it promotes a more relaxed and conducive learning environment, supports various learning styles, and encourages collaboration and movement.

Help us be comfortable during whole group time with durable foam mats! We appreciate your support and care for our students' wellbeing and learning success! Thank you!

Ms. Pearson Denbigh Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Newport News, 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SUPERJARE 0.56'' Thick 24 Pcs 96 Sq Ft Rubber Top Exercise Equipment Mats, High Density EVA Foam Mats with Rubber Top, Interlocking Gym Flooring for Home Gym, Protective Workout Mat, Black/Grey • Amazon Business $239.99 1 $239.99

Materials cost

$239.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$273.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.28

Total project goal

$321.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$321.87

2 Donors

-$159.17

Donations toward project cost

-$138.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.88

match offer

-$159.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$135.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.52

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$0.00

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