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Ms. Dahlof from Waite Park, MN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crazy Creeks for Creative Collaboration

Help me give my students different seating options that will allow them to work collaboratively around the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dahlof's classroom raised $561

This project is fully funded

My Project

My classroom is focused on inclusion and collaboration on many different levels as many of my students are first or second-generation immigrants. One way that we collaborate in the classroom is by working in groups or with partners. It is not always easy or the best option to have all of the groups working at a desk, so having an alternative seating option for students to work on the floor or rug would increase their productivity. These seats would also be a great addition to my break space where students are allowed a moment or two to regulate their emotions and take some deep breaths as rocking can be a calming motion.

Many of my students struggle to create art that truly represents themselves because a standard box of markers or colored pencils doesn't include a shade that matches their skin.

By having these Colors of the World markers and the other coloring supplies all of my students will be able to adequately represent themselves and their friends while they doodle and create art. When students feel like they are represented they are more willing to collaborate, participate and share their wonderful ideas.

Ms. Dahlof Discovery Community Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Waite Park, MN View local requests

Nearly all 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

23 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Coleman Blue Portable Stadium Seat Cushion | Lightweight Padded Seat for Sporting Events and Outdoor Concerts | Bleacher Cushion with Backrest • Amazon Business $15.99 15 $239.85
Crayola Bulk Broad Line Washable Markers, School Supplies Classpack, 200 Count, Assorted • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue for Business (21400), Flat Tissue Boxes, 36 Boxes / Case, 100 Tissues / Box, 3,600 Tissues / Case • Amazon Business $36.91 1 $36.91
X-Acto Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $34.94 1 $34.94
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $34.08 1 $34.08
10 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Thick Natural Latex Stretch Chair Fidget Bands Stretch Foot Bands ADHD ADD SPD Autism Sensory Needs Chair Bands for Kids (Green) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Crayola Colors of The World Markers 24 Count, Skin Tone Markers, Easter Gift for Kids (Styles Vary) • Amazon Business $2.99 4 $11.96

Materials cost

$439.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$476.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.06

Total project goal

$560.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $560.38

6 Donors

-$536.13

Donations toward project cost

-$476.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.25

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