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Mrs. Kerkhoff from San Mateo, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Concentration Is Key

Help me give my students tools to be able to concentrate in class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kerkhoff's classroom raised $479

This project is fully funded

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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

All students learn differently and have different needs. Some students need to move their bodies to learn, but when we are in a class of 30 students, moving around isn't always an option. By integrating wobble chairs, kick bands and quiet fidget tools, students can still use their bodies without disrupting their peers. These items help students to release that pent up energy and be able to concentrate on their work, while allowing those sitting next to them a quiet place to work as well. Thank you for your help!

Mrs. Kerkhoff San Mateo Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Kids Wobble Stool - Green, 14" Tall • Blick Art Materials $62.39 4 $249.56
Kick Bands Desk Fidget Bands for Kids - Alternative Flexible Seating Classroom Supplies for Elementary School Students - Kickbands ADHD Foot Sensory Fidgets for Classroom Desks by Solace • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
FEETY Bands Chair Bands for ADHD Kids (Basic, 12 Pack) - Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Students with Bouncy Fidgety Feet, Kick Fidget Bands for Chairs and Desks - Alternative Sensory Seat • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs, Stress Anxiety Relief Toys for Calm Down, Squeeze Sensory Tube Filled Goo, Glitter, Christmas Stocking Suffers • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Infinity Cube Fidget Toy Stress Relieving Fidgeting Game for Kids and Adults,Cute Mini Unique Gadget for Anxiety Relief and Kill Time (4, Colorful) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
WUQID Infinity Cube Fidget Toy Stress Relieving Fidgeting Game for Kids and Adults,Cute Mini Unique Gadget for Anxiety Relief and Kill Time (2, Blue & Purple Galaxy) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$340.51

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $31.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$406.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.78

Total project goal

$478.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $478.56

1 Donor

-$239.28

Donations toward project cost

-$203.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.89

match offer

-$239.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$203.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.89

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