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

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Exciting, Welcoming Reading Environment

Help me give my students a welcoming academic environment to spark reading excitement in my students. My students would love comfortable seating in a bright and inviting classroom.

  • $445 goal

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My Project

As I open up my new classroom for next school year, I want to make sure that the students at my school have the chance to learn in a nurturing environment to develop their skills. By purchasing the rug and seats, I can set up my classroom as a place for all students to be themselves.

When you support my classroom by donating, you will help create a welcoming and equitable classroom environment for our students.

I will decorate the room in bright, school colors. Your contribution will not only beautify the room but will also provide our students with a space where they can feel comfortable and motivated to read and learn.

Your generosity and support are truly appreciated, and I believe that together we can make a positive impact on our students' learning experience.

Mrs. Cimino James R Ludlow Elementary School 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

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

50 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
Round Kids ABC Rug,5.2 ft Soft Alphabet Nursery Rug for Kids Room Playroom,Non-Slip Cute Animals Playroom Rug,Washable Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Nursery Bedroom Living Room Classroom • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
American Crafts Chalkboard Paint-Black, 16 oz. • Amazon Business $14.81 2 $29.62
Teacher Created Resources Lemon Yellow Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77043) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Light Blue Fadeless® Paper Roll - 47.25" x 50' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Colorful Dot Trim Border Confetti Bulletin Board Border Trim Self Adhesive Border Classroom Decoration Back to School Decorations Border for Bulletin Board Office Chalkboard Decor, 49.2 Feet • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Yexiya 84pcs 82.68ft Colorful Pencils Bulletin Board Border Pencil Board Die Cut Back to School Classroom Decorations for Preschool Chalkboard Desks Windows Doors • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98
80 ft Bulletin Board Borders Stickers for Classroom Colorful Rainbow Confetti Self Adhesive Trim Chalkboard Scalloped Border for Kids School Classroom Whiteboard Wall Window Home Decoration • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$334.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.67

Total project goal

$444.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $444.45

5 Donors

-$221.34

Donations toward project cost

-$189.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.70

match offer

-$221.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$188.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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