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Ms. McNeil from Durham, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. McNeil's classroom raised $589

Little Hands, Big Dreams!

Help me give my students flexible seating, art materials and hands on manipulatives to enhance their creativity.

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Ms. McNeil Southwest Elementary School
Durham, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

Every day, my kindergarten classroom is filled with curious, energetic learners who are eager to explore the world around them. At this age, children learn best through hands-on experiences, creativity, movement, and play. My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels excited to learn, confident to take risks, and supported in reaching their full potential.

This project will provide an assortment of art supplies, hands-on manipulatives, and flexible seating options that will enhance learning across every subject.

Art materials will allow students to express their creativity while strengthening fine motor skills and reinforcing classroom lessons. Manipulatives will make abstract concepts in math, literacy, and science more meaningful by giving students opportunities to learn through exploration and discovery. Flexible seating will offer students comfortable learning spaces that meet a variety of sensory and learning needs, helping them stay engaged, focused, and ready to learn.

Your generosity will help transform our classroom into a welcoming, interactive environment where every child has the tools they need to thrive. Thank you for investing in my students and supporting their love of learning. Your kindness will make a lasting impact on our classroom and the young minds growing within it.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 5 donors
Ms. McNeil Southwest Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC View local requests

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

22 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amylove 6 Pcs Wiggle Cushion Inflated Wobble Cushions for Sensory 13 Inch Balance Disc Kids Flexible Seating Exercise Sensory Pad Chair Cushion for Classroom Office School (Curated Color) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Crayola Paintbrush Variety Classpack (36ct), School Art Supplies for Kids, Flat & Round Paint Brushes for Toddlers & Classrooms, Easy Grip Handle • Amazon Business $46.38 1 $46.38
BestOffice Office Chair Desk Chair Computer Chair Swivel Rolling Executive Lumbar Support Task Mesh Chair Adjustable Stool for Women Men, Blue • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $31.02 1 $31.02
AFUNX Magnetic Tiles,102PCS Magnetic Building Blocks 3D Clear Construction Playboards, Inspiration, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
82 Piece Animal Toy, Assorted Mini Dinosaur Insect Ocean Sea Farm Jungle Animal Dog Figure, Realistic Vinyl Plastic Zoo Play Set, Small Toys for Sensory Bin Cupcake Topper Party Favors • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
24 Pack Slow Rising Stress Cube , Dough Stress Balls Soft Fidget Squishy Toys for Anxiety Relief, Pull Stretch Classroom Prize Party Favors Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Coogam Wooden Short Vowel Reading Letters Sorting Spelling Games, Site CVC Words Learning Flashcards Alphabet Puzzle Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
CONIJIWA 2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard with Magnetic Pen Holder | Heavy Duty Acrylic Magnetic Shelves for Classroom Furniture,Office, Refrigerator,School Supplies-White • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
U.S. Art Supply 10 Piece Children's No Spill Paint Cups with Colored Lids and 10 Piece Large Round Brush Set with Plastic Handles • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Sooez 20 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Bag for Classroom Organizer, School Office Teacher Supplies, Storage Pouches for Board Game Toy Storage • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Goody King Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids - 1170Pcs+ Craft Art Supply Kit for Toddlers Kids Craft Supplies & Materials Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Christmas D.I.Y. Crafting School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.28 1 $15.28
School Smart Spectrum Paper Mosaic Squares, 3/4 Inches, Pack of 4000, Black, 10.25x9x1 - Adult • School Specialty $13.19 1 $13.19
Tanlade 48 Pcs Carpet Markers for Classroom, 5 Inch Floor Dots for Kids Flexible Seating, Round Sitting Circles for Preschool, Kindergarten & Elementary Teachers(Retro Jewel Tones) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Dry Erase Dots for Classroom Table,20Pcs Dry Erase Circles Stickers Removable Dot Students for Drills and Training Home, Office, School Teaching • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
10 PCS Chair Bands for Kids, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Foot Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Autism, Hyperactivity (black) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Ready 2 Learn Dough Tools, Set of 6 Play Dough Accessories | Roll, Cut, Mold and Flatten, Chunky Art Supplies for Toddler Crafts • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$429.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.32

Sales tax

 $33.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.28

Total project goal

$588.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $588.51

4 Donors

-$546.60

Donations toward project cost

-$468.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.24

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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