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Ms. DeSantis from Long Island City, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fourth Grade Classroom Rug

Help me give my students a comfortable space to learn and thrive during their fourth grade year.

  • $298 goal

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My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent and collaborative work times, students are often able choose a location in the classroom that enables them to do their best focusing. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. Additionally, giving students a choice in their learning experience is not only empowering, but critical, as it honors their ability to fulfill a role in the classroom community.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.

The rug that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. Additionally, this rug will allow students to receive additional support in small groups, gather for modeling purposes, and form connections with their classmates.

I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

Ms. DeSantis PS 78 Grades 3-5

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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Long Island City, NY View local requests

More than half of 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

28 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Happy Squares Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, Seats 20, 6' x 8'4", Blue & Multi Color • Amazon Business $219.99 1 $219.99

Materials cost

$219.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.70

Total project goal

$297.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $297.99

9 Donors

-$202.40

Donations toward project cost

-$175.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.61

match offer

-$91.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$77.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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