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Mrs. Harden from Captain Cook, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Comfortable Learning Environment Makes all the Difference!

Help me give my students a more comfortable learning space with chairs with back support!

  • $1,052 goal

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are currently having to sit on old hard plastic chairs that are cracked, worn and uncomfortable for my little Kindergarteners. I have tried padded stools, but we have too many accidents, such as falling off or tipping them over.

I want to provide my students with flexible seating options that allows them to bounce and move around while feeling comfortable and supported while they work.

I am asking for some balance ball chairs that I think are per4fect for my students. We currently don't have a computer chair that students can use while working on our classroom computer. I also plan to use this chair for the "student of the day" or "reader of the day" as an incentive.

Please help our classroom ‘Ohana have a more comfortable learning environment! Your kokua (help) would be greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Harden Honaunau Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

11 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue/Green • Amazon Business $59.80 12 $717.60
naspaluro Ergonomic Office Chair, Computer Chair with Adjustable Height, Flip-Up Arms and Lumbar Support, Breathable Mesh Desk Chair for Home Study Working (Without Headrest, Pink) • Amazon Business $98.00 1 $98.00

Materials cost

$815.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$893.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.72

Total project goal

$1,051.44

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