When I got my classroom, I knew there were just a few things missing. I needed some rugs to brighten things up and make my room more inviting. I posted online that I was in search of some rugs and furniture. One of my teacher friends posted that she uses "Donors Choose" to look for donations. I did some research and thought this website was a great way to get the word out. Donors Choose is a website that is specifically for educators to request materials for your classroom. It is a pretty lengthy process, but so worth it in the end. I had to fill out information about my students, my project, what I would be using the supplies for and how they would affect my students, and information about myself. I found that it was a little difficult to come up with the right way to talk about my project. I realized though that I wasn't just asking for rugs. I was asking for help creating a space that my students feel welcome in and comfortable coming to see me. After I had filled out all of the information, I was able to go to their sponsors' website and look for the products that I needed. There were so many options, and I knew that I needed to stay in a particular price range. They give you some advice about what range to stay in so that you're more likely to get donations. After I had found the items I wanted, I added them to my cart, and they were added to my project. After that, it was time to ask for donations. I posted the link to my personal Facebook account, as well as my counselor's Twitter account. I thought that would donations would come flooding in, but boy was I wrong. I was lucky that my friends and family wanted to donate, but I felt so blessed when people I didn't even know donated to my project. It took about a month and a half to get the word that my project was fully funded. I was so excited when I got that email. When I arrived today back from Fall Break, my rugs were waiting for me in the office. It felt like Christmas Day. I could not wait to open them and put them out. They truly bring my classroom together and it makes it feel even more inviting and comfortable. I highly suggest if you need items for your classroom or office that you look into Donors Choose. It is an excellent organization, and I am so happy that I used them and their services. If you have any questions, I would be glad to answer them for you.
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