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Mrs. Robertson from Waimanalo, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Healing Space

Help me give my students a calming space with flexible seating to focus on mental health.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Robertson's classroom raised $632

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are amazing. They come from backgrounds with a lot of challenges and trauma, but they are so resilient. Providing them with a wonderful space that feels safe and comfortable helps them get ready to focus on learning and practicing skills to manage their emotional and mental health.

The ball chairs are great at allowing the students movement while they work on skills.

The carpet will allow the students flexible seating where they can lounge on the floor with a bean bag or do breathing exercises while lying down. My students LOVE lights and the lights will help practice their mindfulness and coping skills without the overhead fluorescent lights. The fidget toys are wonderful at helping the students do something with their hands while they discuss difficult and stressful events, which helps them work on their coping skills as well. These materials will help them learn coping skills and ways to support their mental health as they go through challenging times.

Mrs. Robertson Waimanalo Elementary Intermediate School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waimanalo, HI 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

60 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam 610-6002RTL Balance Ball Chair - Classic Yoga Ball Chair with 52cm Stability Ball, Pump & Exercise Guide for Home or Office, Black • Amazon Business $69.98 2 $139.96
SAFAVIEH Madison Collection Area Rug - 8' x 10', White & Royal Blue, Boho Chic Distressed Design, Non-Shedding & Easy Care, Ideal for High Traffic Areas in Living Room, Bedroom (MAD611C) • Amazon Business $106.83 1 $106.83
HOMBYS Shaggy Cover for Papasan Cushion, Fluffy Plush Faux Fur Zippered Slipcover Only, Removable and Machine Washable Chair Cushion Covers with 8 Ties- 55 Inch (Fit 50-52inch, Grey) • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Magictec 300 LED Curtain String Light, 8 Lighting Modes Fairy Twinkle String Lights Wedding Party Home Garden Bedroom Outdoor Indoor Wall Decorations, Warm White • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
D-FantiX Fidget Spinner Cube, 1x3x3 Floppy Cube Puzzle Spinner Anti-Anxiety Fidget Toys for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $16.98 3 $50.94
Crazy Aaron's Seven Seas Thinking Putty® • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Crazy Aaron's Hide Inside!® Sweet Surprise Thinking Putty® • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Crazy Aaron’s Amazing Prediction Thinking Putty® • Amazon Business $14.94 1 $14.94

Materials cost

$478.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$536.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.72

Total project goal

$631.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$631.46

5 Donors

-$609.55

Donations toward project cost

-$521.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.68

match offer

-$17.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$14.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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