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Ms. Apgar from Washington, DC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Large Rug for Learning

Help me give my students a high-quality rug that will greatly enhance our learning space in several important ways!

  • $308 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

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Why Our Classroom Needs a Rug:

Our classroom is a vibrant and active learning environment where students engage in various activities throughout the day.

A high-quality rug will greatly enhance our learning space in several important ways:

Comfort and Safety: The rug will provide a comfortable area for students to sit during group activities, story time, and independent work. It will also help cushion falls and provide a safe, non-slip surface.

Designated Learning Areas: A rug with distinct sections or patterns will help define specific learning areas within the classroom, making it easier to organize group work and transitions.

Enhanced Focus and Engagement: A colorful, inviting rug can make the classroom more welcoming and engaging for students. It will help create a positive atmosphere conducive to learning and creativity.

Inclusivity and Equity: By providing a common space where all students can gather comfortably, the rug will support a more inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

With your generous support, this rug will make a significant difference in our classroom, helping us to foster a more interactive, comfortable, and effective learning space for all our students.

Thank you for considering this request and for supporting our classroom’s needs!

Ms. Apgar Harriet Tubman Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

24 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Color Blocks Value Seating Rug - Rectangle - 6' W x 9' L • Teachers' School Supply $195.46 1 $195.46

Materials cost

$195.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.50

Sales tax

 $11.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.17

Total project goal

$307.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $307.79

3 Donors

-$150.36

Donations toward project cost

-$133.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.55

match offer

-$150.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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 $0.00

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