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Mrs. Chunko from Easton, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative and Crafty Carpet!

Help me give my students a space to explore and learn on away from their desks.

  • 13 donors
  • $860 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Creating an inviting and comfortable learning environment is crucial for fostering engagement and creativity in my classroom. A new carpet area can significantly contribute to this goal by providing a designated space for exploration and discovery. This area can serve as a hub for various activities such as reading, group discussions, hands-on projects, and interactive learning sessions. By offering a distinct and cozy spot, students are more likely to feel motivated to participate actively and immerse themselves in their educational activities.

Moreover, a new carpet area can enhance the physical comfort of the students.

The physical comfort provided by the carpet can help reduce distractions and allow students to focus better on their tasks. This can lead to improved concentration and retention of information, as students are not preoccupied with discomfort.

In addition to comfort and engagement, a new carpet area can also play a role in classroom organization and management. It can help define different zones within the classroom, making it easier for students to understand where specific activities take place. This can promote a sense of order and routine, which is particularly beneficial for younger students who thrive on structure. Furthermore, a well-designed carpet area can incorporate educational elements such as map skills and geographical images adding an extra layer of learning opportunities within the physical space itself.

Mrs. Chunko
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Our World Classroom Carpet - 6' x 9' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $329.00 2 $658.00

Materials cost

$658.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$730.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.96

Total project goal

$859.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $859.73

11 Donors

-$609.86

Donations toward project cost

-$518.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.48

Matching donations from our partners

-$249.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$212.39

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.48

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 $0.00

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