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Ms. Kerr from Waikoloa, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Essentials for 1st Year Teacher

Please help me give my students a classroom rug for morning meetings and community circles. Books are essential for students' academic and emotional growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kerr's classroom raised $1,144

This project is fully funded

My Project

A classroom needs a community area. Where students can build relationships with one another and learn SEL skills, this thoughtfully designed classroom environment will serve as a safe space where students can feel welcomed and share their feelings.

My aim in creating this serene area is to ensure that students have a safe refuge where they can pause, reflect, and regain their composure from the pressures of academic or home life.

This will ultimately foster a more conducive learning environment.

Overall, having classroom essentials is important for students' success, such as a classroom rug, books that reflect them, and games to build classroom community.

Ms. Kerr Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School Grades PreK-2

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.

Waikoloa, HI 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

21 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Carpet, 7 Feet 6 Inches x 12 Feet, White - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $443.96 1 $443.96
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Lakeshore Adjustable Pocket Chart Stand • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Dark Color Poly Folders with Prongs, Blue, Red, and Black 3 Prong Folders, Letter Size, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $37.23 1 $37.23
Fly Guy Presents Collection 7 Book Set • Amazon Business $33.60 1 $33.60
Seeds Move! • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
How to Write a Story: (Read-Aloud Book, Learn to Read and Write) • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
OleOletOy Sensory Toys Liquid Motion Bubbler 3 Pack Liquid Motion Timer Fidget Toys for Autism Kids and Adults, Calm Down Corner Supplies for Anxiety Stress Relief, Lava Lamp, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Gooji Small Reward Stickers for Kids, 1008 Pc. Sticker Pack for Teachers, Classroom, Motivational Class Supplies for Students, Boy Girl Toddler Good Job Incentive Behavior School Chart, 1” Round • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50

Materials cost

$739.30

Vendor shipping charges

$158.88

Sales tax

$32.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$971.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$171.49

Total project goal

$1,143.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,143.29

1 Donor

-$971.80

Donations toward project cost

-$971.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$171.49

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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