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Mrs. O'Brien from South Gardiner, ME is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating an Engaging and Comfortable Environment!

Help me give my students a classroom that has games and classroom necessities!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. O'Brien's classroom raised $642

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students come from all different backgrounds and experiences, but the one thing that makes them the same is their love for learning. I teach 4th graders in a Title 1 school. The majority of my students in my classroom have free/reduced lunch which pose difficulties when getting the supplies they need for everyday learning.

Despite these difficulties they make an effort to be here everyday to access their education and be in a safe and secure environment where they know that someone will appreciate and challenge them to be the best that they can be.

My Project

Every Friday we do Fun Friday Activities in my classroom. My students can't wait for Friday; for the chance to play and work. They love seeing their improvement in their skills!

These games promote teamwork, socialization and excitement.

They will help students practice the skills they have learned once they have finished their work. The games are fun and interactive and keeps their focus.

It allows them be "tricked" into learning through practice instead of just doing busy work or extra worksheets. I do small group work in my room during math and reading and run a "workshop," so students get a to learn in a variety of ways and practice based on who their individuality.

The light filters and document camera will help students be able to be in calming environment where they can see examples and show their work to others in the classroom. The stools will help students be able to comfortably work around the classroom without having to move desks or chairs to new locations.

Mrs. O'Brien River View Community 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.

South Gardiner, ME View local requests

More than a third 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

20 students impacted 23donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted Colors (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $59.74 2 $119.48
Really Good Stuff Plastic Storage Baskets for Classroom or Home Use – Stackable Mesh Plastic Baskets with Grip Handles – Bright Neon Colors – 11" x 7.5" (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $38.60 3 $115.80
HUE HD Pro USB Document Camera for Windows, macOS and Chrome OS (Red) • Amazon Business $74.95 1 $74.95
Educational Insights Fluorescent Light Filters (Tranquil Blue), Set of 4 • Amazon Business $28.09 1 $28.09
Educational Insights Light Filters For Every Season • Amazon Business $23.93 1 $23.93
24 Game Multiply/Divide Primer • Amazon Business $21.23 1 $21.23
Buzzword Junior • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
Teacher Created Resources I Have… Who Has…? Math 4-5 (7833) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Qurious MonsterX | STEM Math Flash Card Game | Fun Super Monsters Teach Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division | Perfect Compact Travel Game | up to 6 Players • Amazon Business $14.25 1 $14.25
Bananagrams • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
24 Game - Add/Subtract Primer • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Teacher Created Resources I Have… Who Has…? Language Arts 4-5 (7831) • Amazon Business $12.84 1 $12.84
24 Game: 48 Card Deck, Single Digit Cards Math Game • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55

Materials cost

$483.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$544.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.17

Total project goal

$641.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $641.15

21 Donors

-$504.98

Donations toward project cost

-$434.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.50

match offer

-$130.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.17

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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