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Ms. Pettyjohn from Frankford, DE is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy and Colorful: a 1st Year Teacher’s 1st Grade Classroom

Help me give my students a vibrant and inspiring learning environment with colorful decor items to enhance their creativity and foster a sense of belonging in our first-grade classroom.

  • 7 donors
  • $945 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

This project is beneficial as it creates a welcoming and engaging learning environment for first-grade students, fostering a sense of comfort and belonging that can positively impact their overall learning experience. The specific items requested, such as the Pastel Rug with Apple Sit Spots, Pillow Covers, and Home Sweet Classroom Wall Tapestry, are designed to build the classroom environment, promote creativity, and provide a cozy space for students to feel inspired and motivated.

The goals for this project are based in improving student engagement, creating a visually stimulating and comfortable classroom setting, and fostering a sense of community and belonging among the students.

By transforming the learning environment into a colorful and inviting space, the project aims to enhance the overall educational experience for my first-grade class.

By implementing this project and providing my students with a vibrant and inspiring classroom environment, I aim to nurture their individuality, encourage their curiosity, and support their academic and personal growth in a setting that reflects their special qualities.

Ms. Pettyjohn
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple Sit Spots | Classroom Rugs | Schoolgirl Style 7'6" × 12' • Schoolgirl Style $399.99 1 $399.99
Home Sweet Classroom Wall Tapestry | Saved By The Pastel I Schoolgirl Style 104" × 88" • Schoolgirl Style $84.99 1 $84.99
Pink Pencil Classroom Pillow Cover Saved By The Pastel Schoolgirl Style 18" × 18" • Schoolgirl Style $24.99 1 $24.99
Bow Composition Pillow Cover | Classroom Pillow | Schoolgirl Style 18" × 18" • Schoolgirl Style $24.99 1 $24.99
Classroom Pillow Cover | Classroom Decor | I'll Be There For You | Pillow Cover • Schoolgirl Style $19.99 1 $19.99
This Is Our Happy Place | Inspirational Classroom Headline | Saved By The Pastel | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $19.99 1 $19.99
Best Day Ever | Classroom Door Decorations | Saved By The Pastel | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $19.99 1 $19.99
Daydream | Blue and Light Blue Checkerboard | Bulletin Board Paper | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $19.99 1 $19.99
Apple, Backpack and Travel Cup | Statement Piece | Saved By The Pastel Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $9.99 1 $9.99
Pencils Statement Piece Saved By The Pastel Schoolgirl StyleWishlist • Schoolgirl Style $9.99 1 $9.99
Pastel Party | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $8.99 1 $8.99
On Wednesday We Wear Pink | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $8.99 1 $8.99
Something Sweet | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $8.99 1 $8.99
Moondust Silver Glitter | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $8.99 1 $8.99
Pastel Ombre Bulletin Board Borders Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $8.99 1 $8.99
Senior Year Composition Book | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $8.99 1 $8.99
Love Letter | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $8.99 1 $8.99
Pencil Me In | Bulletin Board Borders I Schoolgirl Stvle • Schoolgirl Style $7.99 1 $7.99
Off The Grid | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $7.99 1 $7.99
In My Smiley Era | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $7.99 1 $7.99
Pastel Smiley Bulletin Board Borders Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $7.99 1 $7.99
Teachers Pet | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $7.99 1 $7.99
Tie It Up In A Bow | Bulletin Board Borders | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $7.99 1 $7.99
Composition Notebook Book Label Classroom Cut Out Shimmer Pop • Schoolgirl Style $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$751.76

Vendor shipping charges

$9.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$803.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.71

Total project goal

$944.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$944.74

5 Donors

-$600.77

Donations toward project cost

-$572.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.75

match offer

-$271.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$231.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$72.19

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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