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

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Music Carpet to Show Kids the World

Help me give my students a spot in the classroom to sit so they can see the smart board and to relax.

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My Project

In a music class, a carpet rug can serve multiple purposes. Firstly, it can help create a comfortable and inviting space for students to sit and engage in activities. The soft surface of the rug can also help absorb sound, which can be beneficial in a music class where various instruments may be played simultaneously. Additionally, the rug can define a specific area for students to gather for music-related activities, such as singing, playing instruments, or listening to music. This delineation can help with classroom management and organization.

Furthermore, a carpet rug with musical notes or instruments printed on it can add a decorative and thematic touch to the music classroom, creating a visually stimulating environment relevant to the subject being studied.

Overall, a carpet rug can contribute to a more comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing music class environment for students.

I am planning to utilize this carpet for various activities across different grade levels. Specifically, for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade, I intend to designate this carpet as their primary sitting area during lessons. By doing so, the students will have the opportunity to actively engage with lessons displayed on the smartboard and be in closer proximity to the piano for singing activities. This will facilitate a more interactive and dynamic learning environment for the younger students.

For students in 3rd through 8th grade, having a carpet allows them to sit more comfortably while doing their assignments. I believe that music is a free-flowing concept, and the best way for students to understand it is by giving them space to stretch and not confining them to a desk. Some teachers have found success in using the carpet as a reward for good behavior in their classrooms, which helps with classroom management.

Mr. Gholston Avery D Harrington 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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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

HBCU Alum 200 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Fun with Music Carpet, 7 Feet 6 Inches x 12 Feet, Rectangle - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $443.96 1 $443.96

Materials cost

$443.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $133.19

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$613.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.32

Total project goal

$722.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $722.13

2 Donors

-$672.13

Donations toward project cost

-$571.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.82

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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