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

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First-year Teacher needs Teaching Tools for Special Education Classroom.

Help me give my students items that will create comfort, inspire learning, assist ADHD needs, and help with instruction and comprehension.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Simonen's classroom raised $478

This project is fully funded

My Project

Creating seating that is flexible and comfortable, using the cushions and the fidget bands for feet, helps students use their energy on the learning at hand and not squirming and wanting to walk around.

The whiteboard magnetic "paper" pages assist students with writing between the lines and helps me give them a larger visual as to phonics and sentence structure.

The whiteboard tools for Algebra and ELA are essential for my teaching style and help me get the students away from their desks and wanting to work on the board to solve problems whether individually or in pairs.

Being a first-year teacher, I have a lot of supplies/tools that I will need to conduct math and ELA classes. I appreciate you for supporting my students by assisting me in this endeavor to have the classroom items that will create a smooth, efficient, effective learning environment. Mahalo. ~Brenn

Mrs. Simonen Waimanalo Elementary Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

24 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Qunclay 20 Pcs Kids Floor Cushions Bulk 15" Round Floor Cushion with Handles 2" Thick Soft Flexible Seating for Classroom Daycare Preschool School Kindergarten Home and Nursery(Vivid Color) • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Learning Resources Giant Sized Magnetic Notebook Paper, Durable Write & Wipe, Classroom Whiteboard Accessories, Teaching Aids, 22"L x 28"H • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Dry Erase Magnetic Strips,White Magnet Tape Roll-3 Inch x 60 Feet,Erasable,Labels,Stick On, Writable Magnetic Sheets for Refrigerator,Crafts and Whiteboard • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Libima 24 Pcs Classroom Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Inspirational Fidget Bands for Classroom Chair Bands with ADHD Sensory Needs Flexible Seating for School Students (Earth Tones) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
A Little SPOT 101 Grow Confidence In Me Cards For Kids-Teaches Mindfulness, Positive Affirmations, Build Resilience, and Grow Self-Esteem • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
A Little SPOT 101 Get to Know Me Conversation Cards for Kids-Build Connections, Perfect Conversation Starters, Take Anywhere • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, 30 count, Orange • Amazon Business $4.49 4 $17.96
The Energy Bus for Kids: A Story about Staying Positive and Overcoming Challenges • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
My First Hawaiian - English 100 Words For Kids: 110+ Words: An excellent Hawaiian-English wordbook for bilingual children. Animals, Fruits, ... with colorful child-friendly illustrations. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$350.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $15.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.57

Total project goal

$477.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $477.13

7 Donors

-$397.72

Donations toward project cost

-$341.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.91

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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