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

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Empowering Growth: Supplies for a Thriving Classroom

Help me give my students essential supplies from yoga mats for calm to trophies for celebration to experience the joy and success they deserve in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Collins's classroom raised $745

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love most about my students is their boundless curiosity and resilience. They approach every challenge with enthusiasm, and their unique perspectives enrich our classroom every day. My goal is to create a learning environment where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. This project will help me achieve that in so many ways. Lanyards and desk trays will instill a sense of order, allowing students to focus on learning rather than searching for materials, and pouches for manipulatives and materials will create organized learning stations, maximizing instructional time. Sketchbooks and diorama boxes will provide outlets for artistic exploration and project-based learning, fostering creativity and critical thinking, while blank writing books will empower students to craft their final narrative pieces, building their writing skills and confidence. Pipe cleaners allow for creative building, and fine motor skill practice. Yoga mats will create a calming space for mindfulness and outdoor reading, promoting emotional and physical well-being. Gatorade for field day, will help the students remain hydrated, and allow them to fully enjoy the activities. The trophy for superlatives will help to create a positive classroom community, and celebrate the students individual strengths. The voice amplifier will ensure that every student can hear and participate in lessons, creating a more inclusive learning environment. These resources aren't just supplies; they're tools that will empower my students to thrive. They'll foster organization, ignite creativity, and promote well-being, allowing my students to truly shine. My students are special because they bring a unique spark to the classroom, and they deserve every opportunity to learn and grow.

Ms. Collins Makaha 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.

Waianae, HI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nuanchu 20 Pcs Yoga Mats Bulk for Kids 60 x 24 x 0.12 Inch Children Yoga Mats with 20 Pcs Carrying Straps Kid Exercise Mat Non Slip Soft Fitness Mats for Kids Toddler Yoga Class Gym Home Workout • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
SANMIC Bluetooth 5.3 Voice Amplifier with Wireless Microphone Headset,Personal Wireless amplifier Mic for Teachers,40W Loudly Portable Megaphone Pa System for Classrooms,Speeches,Outdoors Indoors-S98 • Amazon Business $109.65 1 $109.65
Hoteam 10 Pcs Flat Storage Tray Organizer Bin Letter Size Paper Trays for Classroom Art Activity Plastic Stackable File Organizer for School Office Teacher Book Organization(Black) • Amazon Business $33.99 3 $101.97
Gatorade Frost Thirst Quencher, Variety Pack 2.0, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $18.49 4 $73.96
24 Bright Lanyards with ID Badge Holders Quick Release Safety Lanyard for Kids Hall Pass Lanyard VBS School Supply • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
24 Pack Mini Star Trophy Awards Bulk (4.5 Inch), Plastic Gold Star Trophies For Halloween Party Favors, Goodie Bags, Kid Classroom School Reward, Sports Tournament Winning Prize, Hollywood Event Props • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Paper Junkie 48 Pack Colorful Blank Books, Bulk Mini Notebooks for Kids Small Notepads Journals for Drawing Writing (6 Colors, 4x4 In) - Mini Blank Books - Blank Notepads Bulk - Mini Sketchbooks Bulk • Amazon Business $24.24 1 $24.24
EOOUT 36pcs Mesh Zipper Pouches for Organizing, Zipper Bags, 16x11 Inches Large Puzzle Bags, 12 Colors Storage Bag Zipper File Bags for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
EOOUT 36pcs Pencil Pouch, Mesh Zipper Pouch Zipper Bags, 6x9 Inches Large Storage Bags for Organizing, 12 Colors Puzzle Bag Zipper File Bags for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Blank Books - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Mr. Pen- Pipe Cleaners, 324 pcs, 27 Colors, Chenille Stems, Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies, Craft Pipe Cleaners, Chenille Stems Pipe Cleaners, Pipe Cleaners Bulk, Fuzzy Pipe Cleaners • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84

Materials cost

$568.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.65

Sales tax

 $25.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$632.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.66

Total project goal

$744.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $744.41

1 Donor

-$744.41

Donations toward project cost

-$632.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.66

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