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Ms. Vela from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Personal Space for Everyone!

Help me give my students a rug that is spacious, comfortable, and safe.

  • $616 goal

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My Project

Help me give my 25 active, joyful kindergarten students a large classroom rug.

A large rug with individual spaces will allow my students to improve their spatial awareness, learn about boundaries, and move safely.

As kindergarteners we spend a lot of time moving around, dancing, playing and learning together. We are currently using 2 smaller rugs pushed together, but they slide apart easily which can be unsafe. A rug that is big enough for everyone will promote collaboration. Having a rug with clearly defined spots will help each child practice personal space, respect boundaries, and develop spatial awareness.

I am also requesting desktop dividers to reinforce the importance of respecting each others’ space in other areas of the classroom.

I hope you will consider helping me give my students the kind of classroom space they deserve!

Ms. Vela Cornerstone Academy - Soc Action 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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Bronx, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seating Circles Rug - 8' x 12' Rectangle (Seats 30) • Teachers' School Supply $390.96 1 $390.96
Classroom Privacy Boards for Student Desks Plastic Folders Shields Test Dividers with 40 Pieces Colorful Name Labels for School Study Reduces Distractions 14 x 17.3 x 14 Inch, Black (20 Pieces) • Amazon Business $52.79 1 $52.79

Materials cost

$443.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $43.01

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$523.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.37

Total project goal

$615.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $615.79

7 Donors

-$504.32

Donations toward project cost

-$438.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.90

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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 $0.00

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