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Mrs. Swinehart from New Bern NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Classroom Essentials

Help me give my students these essential classroom items. Flu season is coming and we are preparing! Flexible seating in the classroom gives students options when they need to wiggle while staying focused on the lesson.

  • $592 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

One thing I love about my students is their interest in learning. They're always asking questions, wanting to learn something new. These students come from a low-income area and face numerous challenges in school and at home. Many are still struggling to get back on their feet from Hurricane Florence last year. By providing them with a well-equipped classroom, we’re enriching their education.

I want the best for all my students.

They deserve the best. Similar to the famous line, “It takes a village to raise a child,” it also takes a village to teach a child. I can’t do it alone. With your help, we can give them the education they deserve.

My Project

This project includes a wide variety of items. With flu season here, tissues, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer are a must to help fight the germs and keep everyone healthy.

I also want my students to have the opportunity to use flexible seating so they can move quietly while staying focused.

The wobble stools and chair bands will allow students to release their energy without distracting others. My hope for the clipboards is that we'll be able to take a few of our lessons outside. Students who prefer to stand during a lesson could also benefit from using a clipboard.

This project will help make my classroom more functional for my students.

Mrs. Swinehart
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Pre-Teen Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Home & School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 10-11, Grade 5-6, Black (18in) • Amazon Business $66.99 2 $133.98
Winsome 24-Inch Square Leg Counter Stool, Black, Set of 2 • Amazon Business $48.98 1 $48.98
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $33.88 1 $33.88
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.87 1 $33.87
Clipboards (Set of 30) by Office Solutions Direct! ECO Friendly Hardboard Clipboard Pack, Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 120 tissues per Box • Amazon Business $14.69 2 $29.38
Fidget Chair Bands for Kids - Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Bouncy Foot Bands for The Desk or Chair for Students with ADHD, Autism, or Sensory Needs • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Organization Center Pocket Chart, Wall File Organizer Folder with 30 File Pockets, 30 Dry-Erase Cards Plus 5 Over The Door Hooks and 8 Wall Hooks, 47 X 42 inch • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Mead Loose Leaf Paper, Filler Paper, Wide Ruled, 200 Sheets, 10-1/2" x 8", 3 Pack (73183) • Amazon Business $8.61 2 $17.22
Born2Calm ADHD Fidget Toys Stress and Anxiety Relief - Pack of 10 Silent Sensory Fidgets for Classroom as Figits Sensory Toys for Kids with Carrying Pouch, 2 Carabiners and Bonus Paperback Story • Amazon Business $14.47 1 $14.47
Mountain Falls Advanced Hand Sanitizer with Vitamin E, Original Scent, Pump Bottle, 67.59 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Oxford Filler Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", 4 x 4 Graph Rule, 3-Hole Punched, Loose-Leaf Paper for 3-Ring Binders, 400 Sheets Per Pack (62360) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 75 Count Each (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$432.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$502.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.70

Total project goal

$591.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$591.36

6 Donors

-$458.29

Donations toward project cost

-$428.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$87.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$45.58

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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