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Ms. Baldaino from Honolulu, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating Social Emotional Learning Space

Help me give my students a flexible floor seating for a Social Emotional Learning space.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Baldaino's classroom raised $1,044

This project is fully funded

My Project

Since the begin of the pandemic students haven't had a lot of time to work with each other and build relationships. With restrictions lifting I'd love to create a flexible seating space where students can work together on a multitude of things.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is important and having a space where students can relax and work together will help to build their academic as well as social skills!

I have a carpeted reading area in my room that with a little love can be transformed into a welcoming space where students can grow together. Working in an relaxing, comfy and inviting space will help students to feel close and connected.

The possibilities of it's uses are endless. I can use it to teach small groups or do small group discussions. Students can use it to work on projects, crafts, group assignments or even just for down time with friends to build relationships.

The space can also be used as a safe space for those students that need a break or calm time.

Working with a population that includes general education, special education and at risk students, this space would get so much use and make a huge difference in the growth of many students.

Ms. Baldaino Ala Wai 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.

Honolulu, HI View local requests

More than half 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC707 - Flex-Space Round Floor Table - Modern Gray - 48" Diameter • Lakeshore Learning Materials $409.00 1 $409.00
LK364GA - Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
LK364BU - Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
LK364GR - Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
LC555GR - Flex-Space Giant Comfy Pillow - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
LC555BU - Flex-Space Giant Comfy Pillow - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99

Materials cost

$808.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$35.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$886.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$156.47

Total project goal

$1,043.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,043.14

3 Donors

-$1,043.14

Donations toward project cost

-$886.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$156.47

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$0.00

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