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Mrs. Zito from Staten Island, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Create a Cozy Reading Space for Children

Help me give my students a rug that will serve as a special gathering place where students can come together to read, learn, and grow.

  • 1 donor
  • $226 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I am excited to launch this project to provide a warm and inviting classroom rug for a group of underprivileged children. This rug will serve as a special gathering place where students can come together to read, learn, and grow.

Our goal is to create a nurturing environment that fosters a love for reading and learning.

A comfortable rug will transform a plain classroom into a welcoming space where children feel safe and inspired to explore new stories and ideas.

Your generous contribution will directly impact the lives of these children, providing them with a dedicated area to engage in group activities, enjoy storytime, and build lasting memories. Together, we can create a cozy reading nook that will brighten their days and enrich their educational experience.

Mrs. Zito
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Composition Notebook Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6" • Amazon Business $159.53 1 $159.53

Materials cost

$159.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$191.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.87

Total project goal

$225.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $225.79

1 Donor

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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 $225.79

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