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Mrs. Miller from Waipahu, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Student Learning Through Flexible Seating and Access to Books

Help me give my students books, magnetic tiles, and flexible seating for an environment that fosters comfort, engagement, and individual growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Miller's classroom raised $621

This project is fully funded

My Project

Flexible seating and access to reading books are crucial for student learning because they create an environment that fosters comfort, engagement, and individual growth. Flexible seating allows students to choose their preferred workspace, whether it's a standing desk, bean bag, or traditional chair, which helps improve focus and reduces distractions by supporting different learning styles. This autonomy can lead to increased motivation and a sense of ownership over their learning space.

Reading books, on the other hand, promotes literacy, imagination, and critical thinking skills.

Books provide students with opportunities to explore new ideas, cultures, and perspectives, while also enhancing vocabulary and comprehension. Regular reading supports cognitive development and helps students develop a lifelong love for learning. Together, flexible seating and access to books create an environment that supports both physical comfort and intellectual curiosity, both of which are key to a positive and effective learning experience.

Mrs. Miller Waipahu Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Waipahu, 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

23 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Norwood Commercial Furniture Stacking Stools for Kids and Adults, 17.75" Standard Height Portable Nesting Office and Classroom Stools, Black, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $64.12 1 $64.12
Who Would Win? Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $39.34 1 $39.34
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Berlune 24 Pcs Classroom Chair Bands Fidget Chairs and Desks Bands ADHD Autism Tools Bounce Flexible Seating for Classroom(Black, 1 mm) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$368.42

Vendor shipping charges

$107.00

Sales tax

$16.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$527.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.03

Total project goal

$620.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$620.19

1 Donor

-$620.19

Donations toward project cost

-$527.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.03

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$0.00

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