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

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Getting Google With It!

My students need furniture, such as a foam floor mat and bean bags, in order to provide seating options.

FULLY FUNDED! 's classroom raised $708

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My Students

My students and I engage together as a team in learning because I believe it is a two way street. There is aloha and respect in my classroom and together we engage in learning using online tools such as Google Classroom. I've created digital, interactive notebooks where students are provided the scaffolding support they need to achieve the high expectations I've set for them, but they are also given the freedom to express their knowledge in a creative way with my projects I design that are tailored to their needs and interests. I recognize my students are young adults and love to learn in small groups. My goal is to provide them a classroom environment that encourages collaboration and success!

My Project

Aloha! As a veteran teacher for the state of Hawaii for the past ten years, my goal this next school year is to take my teaching to the next level by creating a "Google work culture" using a variety of seating options. During the school year, my students engage in science using digital resources: interactive notebooks (which I have created), Google Classroom, Google Drive, and eScience. I recognize that my students are social sixth graders who enjoy working on the computers, but also need to learn how to work well with each other. With your help, I can create a fun working environment promoting a culture of learning using a variety of seating options.

My goal this year is to create a productive, working environment by using a variety of seating options in order to encourage my students to work cooperatively using collaborative conversations.

My school is a TRIBE school, which focuses on building positive relationships between students and staff. With the following furniture I am requesting, I can provide three seating options for students who demonstrate our TRIBE agreements. One group can use the foam floor mat with the laptop lap gear, which will offer a relaxing "hang loose" approach towards working together. Another group can use the bean bag seats and lap gear to work comfortably on their digital notebooks and prepare for presentations. The final group of three can use the folding chairs and lap gear to encourage teamwork.

In closing, I believe by making a variety of seating options available to students who strive for excellence, I will motivate students to work together. It will be a privilege they can earn and hopefully realize that learning science is fun together. Mahalo for your time and consideration!

Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Premium Stylish Foam Floor Mat | Cushy-Soft & Thick | Waterproof, Easy-to-Clean, Hypoallergenic, Non-Toxic, Reversible, Portable | Baby Play Mat, Yoga Mat, Exercise Mat - Large Modern Lattice • Amazon Business $139.95 1 $139.95
Sofa Sack - Bean Bags Chair, 3', Charcoal • Amazon Business $60.00 2 $120.00
Lapgear 45348LapGear MyDesk Lap Desk - Black (Fits up to 15.6" Laptop) • Amazon Business $14.20 8 $113.60
Urban Shop Contemporary Plush Microsuede Saucer Chair, Solid, Iris • Amazon Business $30.41 3 $91.23
Sofa Sack - Bean Bags Chair, 3', Charcoal • Amazon Business $60.00 1 $60.00
Lapgear 45348LapGear MyDesk Lap Desk - Black (Fits up to 15.6" Laptop) • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79

Materials cost

$539.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$601.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.13

Total project goal

$707.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $707.53

5 Donors

-$656.29

Donations toward project cost

-$558.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.39

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.24

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 $0.00

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