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Ms. Neppl from Wilmot SD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

First Year Classroom Success!

Help me give my students a classroom that involves flexible seating and organization. I am a first-year teacher that came into my classroom with almost nothing. These kids deserve the best environment.

  • $1,169 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I provided a variety of different materials that I think would benefit my students in their learning. For starters, I asked for a large carpet. I chose this item because I am constantly pulling small groups, or doing different lessons that require students to be up and out of their seats. This rug will be placed in the front of my room as area for students to gather and learn. As fifth graders, my students are constantly wanting to sit anywhere BUT at their desks. I love how my students like to work collaboratively with their peers around my room. I want my students to feel as if they have the right environment to do so. I would love to give these children the flexible seating they need in order to succeed. I love the aspect of group collaboration and small group work. These items would help me give these students a place to collaboratively work with one another and share ideas. 5th grade is also an age when students become more independent. I want to give them a real-world classroom where being flexible and organized can help them thrive in the real world! These chairs can do the job. The movable white board easel will also benefit this flexible seating and small group work. I can bring this white board around the room to provide my groups with the material they need. This organizer shelf I added will be used as a way to hand back material to them so each student can have their own mailbox. With this mailbox- s

Ms. Neppl
Grades 3-5
  • Wilmot School
  • Wilmot, SD
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 12 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circles Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, Seats 24, 7'6" x 12', White & Grey • Amazon Business $309.69 1 $309.69
FDP SoftScape 15 inch Round Two-Tone Accent Ottoman for Ages 4-7; Modern Children's Furniture, Lightweight Foam Seating for Home, Playroom, Classroom, Library (4-Piece) - Contemporary, 12763-139 • Amazon Business $174.38 1 $174.38
DexBoard Magnetic Mobile Whiteboard/Height Adjustable Dry Erase Board Easel on Rolling Stand, 40 X 28 Inch, w/ Flipchart Easel Pad, Magnets & Eraser, Black • Amazon Business $159.98 1 $159.98
Factory Direct Partners 10442-CT SoftScape Butterfly Stool Modular Seating Set for Toddlers and Kids, 10" Height • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Fellowes 25041 Literature Organizer - 24 Compartment, Letter, Dove Gray • Amazon Business $82.23 1 $82.23
Amazon Basics Hanging File Folders, Letter Size, Aqua, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $10.93 4 $43.72

Materials cost

$899.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$49.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$992.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.23

Total project goal

$1,168.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,168.22

2 Donors

-$1,015.49

Donations toward project cost

-$992.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$152.73

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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