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Ms. W from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. W's classroom raised $540

First Year Teacher!

Help me give my students a beanbag chair, snacks, art supplies, construction paper, laminating pouches, and more.

Ms. W KAPS Academy of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA Grades 3-5

My Project

As a first-year teacher, I know that every day in the classroom is an opportunity to learn and grow. With items like the bean bag and fidgets, I can give my students a place to relax and calm down. The laminating paper will allow me to keep their work fresh and new for a long time. The snacks will make sure that each child will never be distracted by hunger. Each resource I receive helps me refine my teaching skills and strengthen my confidence. The knowledge and tools I gain don’t just help me—they directly benefit my students. By applying what I’ve learned, I can make lessons more interactive, meet students at their individual levels, and encourage them to take pride in their progress. With continued growth, I hope to inspire a classroom culture where learning feels exciting, safe, and rewarding.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 4 donors

Project tagged as

Philadelphia, PA
Grades 3-5
Mathematics
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. W KAPS Academy of Philadelphia Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

50 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Homguava Beanbag Chair Bean Bag Chairs for Adults Bean Bags Giant Bean Bag Sofa with Spacious Cushion Bean Bag Couch with Armrest Large Bean Bag Chair with Filler for Living Room Bedroom (Light Grey) • Amazon Business $151.99 1 $151.99

SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Cracker and Cookie Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Food, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

3000+ Pcs Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials for Kids - Ultimate Bulk Craft Kit for Boys & Girls with 99 Activities Book for Ages 3-5, 4-6, 6-8, 8-12 • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98

Pacon Classroom Construction Paper Storage 26 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 18 1/2 White (PAC001316) • Staples $35.99 1 $35.99

Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.27 1 $31.27

Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70

LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

12 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Boards with Lines, Small Classroom Whiteboards for Students, Homeschool and Writing Practice, Reusable Personal Lapboards for Kids, School Supplies (9x12 in) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Scribbledo 30 Pack Dry Erase Erasers Assorted Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers for Kids and Students - Smudge Free Small Dry Erase Board Erasers for Classroom Home School and Office • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75

Materials cost			$422.59
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.34
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$458.93
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$80.99
Total project goal			$539.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$539.92
3 Donors			-$311.14
Donations toward project cost			-$279.47
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$31.67
match offer			-$211.13
Match offer toward project cost			-$179.46
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$31.67
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$17.65
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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First Year Teacher!

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

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.