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Mrs. Cherian from Union, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Started From the Bottom - Now We Here!

Help me give my students a proper second home in which they can grow, learn, be kind, work hard, and have fun!

  • $746 goal

This project expired on April 11, 2025.

This project expired on April 11, 2025.

My Project

This school year has been a real game changer in the lesson of Started from the bottom - now we here!

This school year is the most challenging but changing year for my students.

This year started off great with a set up classroom for wonderful students, flexible seating for ages, and a love for learning that is set and practiced every day! Then, out of the blue, through one simple email, teachers and staff were directed to IMMEDIATELY evacuate our building with no chance of return due to mold found within the building.

With that said, we are in great need of assistance and help to create our current classroom, as much of a second home for my students as possible. My class enjoy arts and crafts and the Crayola Watercolor paint sets would be great in bringing their creations come to life. The also enjoy a fun snack time so providing them with a snack like cereal bars, is so beneficial because it can play both lunch or breakfast. In addition, an adhesive whiteboard that is both portable and easy to put up can provide my students a learning spot that is accessible. Lastly, but the most needed, my students would love a beautiful smiling rug that can bring joy to their faces but also provide them each with their own smile spot to sit on. For this, I need your help! These essentials will help our classroom feel more homey!

In conclusion, my goal is to create the second home they once knew and loved very much. With all the items within this project, I hope to make this happen!

Mrs. Cherian Hannah Caldwell Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Union, NJ View local requests 30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Smiley Seating (Seats 24) Classroom Area Rug or Educational Learning Mat, Kids Room or Playroom Carpet, 7'6" x 12', Black/Multi • Amazon Business $309.99 1 $309.99
Crayola Watercolors Classpack, Bulk Paint Set For Kids, 24 Trays & 12 Refills, School Supplies • Amazon Business $108.97 1 $108.97
HAMIGAR Magnetic White Board Sticker for Wall 35.4" X 78.7" Whiteboard Contact Paper Whiteboard Stick on Wall Peel and Stick Wallpaper Magnetic Whiteboard for Wall Dry Erase Board Adhesive Poster • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Sharpie Retractable Permanent Markers Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (32707) • Staples $22.60 1 $22.60
3 Hole Punch Heavy Duty, 40-Sheet Three Hole Punch, AFMAT Heavy Duty Hole Puncher 3 Ring, Large 3 Hole Paper Punch, 50% Reduced Effort 3-Hole Punch, Metal Paper Puncher w/Large Chip Tray • Amazon Business $22.50 1 $22.50
Scotch Magic Tape with Dispenser, Invisible, 3/4 in x 650 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Home Office and Back to School Supplies • Quill.com $15.35 1 $15.35
Renfio Glitter, 16 Colors Resin Glitter Set Each 15g/0.53oz Extra Fine Glitter for Crafts PET 1/128" Epoxy Resin Accessories Bulk Glitters Powder for Tumblers Slime Candle Making Nails Bomb • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
100pcs Clothes Pins Wooden Clothespins 3inch Heavy Duty Wood Clips for Hanging Clothes Pictures Outdoor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$594.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$633.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.86

Total project goal

$745.75

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