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

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Cozy and Comfortable Flexible Seating

Help me give my students comfortable and safe seating options for our classroom library and small group stations! The individual carpet squares gives them the opportunity to distance for protocol in an enjoyable manner.

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My Students

My students live and attend school in an urban neighborhood. Our school is Title I and all students receive free breakfast and lunch. This year we are excited to be back in person.

My students are curious, bright, and hard-working.

They enjoy interacting and collaborating. Relationship building is integral no matter if the teaching is in person or virtual. Keeping students interested and engaged is vital to helping them cultivate a love for learning.

My Project

After a year of virtual learning, I want to provide my students with opportunities to safely engage in small groups and hands-on learning. In order to do this effectively, it is imperative that I have materials that allow us to distance ourselves while collaborating.

The forest carpet squares put the FUN in functional!

The students will be able to maintain distance, work with a partner or small group and have the opportunity to get out of their desk chairs. The colorful braided rug and squishy floor pillow provide students a comfortable area for reading or independent work. These can be easily cleaned and maintained.

My students will use the individual whiteboards with their own erasers and markers to lessen the chance of spreading germs. Clorox wipes are always needed!

Donating to this project will give my students a bright, fun, happy, and safe environment to learn and grow. Thank you for your time!

Ms. Thomas Barack Obama Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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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 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Forest Floor Multicolor Educational Rug for Children's Classroom, Playroom Carpet, Home Learning Area and Kid's Bedroom, Seating Rounds Set of 12 • Amazon Business $108.19 1 $108.19
COTTON CRAFT Kaia Jute Chindhi 24 inch Round Decorative Floor Pillow, Multicolor • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Cotton Craft Jute & Cotton Multi Chindi Braid Rug, Hand Woven Reversible, 4-Feet, Colors may Vary • Amazon Business $36.00 1 $36.00
Blue Summit Supplies 12 Pack Dry Erase Lapboard Classroom Set, Includes 12 Whiteboards 9 x 12 Inch, 12 Markers, 12 Erasers, Ideal for Teachers, Students, Sunday School, and Group Projects • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Mymazn Refrigerator Magnets for Fridge Cute Magnets Colorful Magnets Decorative Whiteboard Magnets Office Kitchen Magnets Locker Glass Magnets 24 Color • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Cleaning Wipes, Bleach Free, 75 Count Each, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$233.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $80.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$347.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.30

Total project goal

$408.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $408.64

3 Donors

-$354.32

Donations toward project cost

-$301.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.15

match offer

-$54.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$46.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.15

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 $0.00

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