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Ms. Hillier from Boise, ID is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Hillier's classroom raised $502

Inviting Environment

My students need a large table, balance ball chairs, game chairs, and cushions for a classroom environment that is invigorating and promotes creativity!

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Ms. Hillier Lake Hazel Middle School
Boise, ID Grades 6-8

My Students

My sixth grade English classroom is full of inspiring, creative, and incredible students. I teach in a school where more than a third of the students are from low-income households. However, this does not stop them from trying their best. The second they walk into my classroom, I focus on encouraging them and modeling a positive attitude.

I may not be able to control what happens outside of school, but I can do my best to make sure my students are comfortable and safe within my classroom.

My students are full of life and inspire me every day to keep learning and never quit. My goal is to work hard and provide them with amazing resources, so that I may return the favor to them.

My Project

When I know I need to focus and get down to work, I tend to gravitate toward the most comfortable place in the room. I have noticed that my students do the same, however, they don't have an option outside of their desks or the hard floor. Because of this, they end up leaning on desks, laying on the floor, or tipping backwards in their chairs. This is unsafe! When students are confined to one place for long periods of time, they lose focus, become bored, and start to partake in behaviors that are less than desirable.

My goal is to provide students with an environment that promotes student learning and engagement 100% of the time.

This means flexible seating options. It could be a bouncy ball to transmit energy to or a comfortable cushion to sit on the floor because desks can get uneasy quickly. I have chosen a large table so that I can get rid of some of my desks, bouncy ball chairs to set up at the table, some game chairs for students to use (also allows them to rock back and forth) if they are fidgety, and some cushions. The cushions are extremely needed because my kids love to lay on the floor to read! The items I have chosen to implement are what I believe will benefit my students the most. I want my students to have a place where they can be comfortable, stay focused, and utilize their creativity!

More than a third of students from low‑income households

95 students impacted 12 donors
Ms. Hillier Lake Hazel Middle School Grades 6-8 Boise, ID View local requests

More than a third 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

95 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids T-Mold 30" x 60" Rectangular Activity School Table, Standard Legs w/ Swivel Glides, Adjustable Height 19-30 inch (Maple/Black) • Amazon Business $174.95 1 $174.95
ECR4Kids Softzone Carry Me Floor Cushions for Flexible Classroom Seating, 3" Deluxe Foam, Round, Assorted (4-Piece Set) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Inflatable Balance Ball Desk Chair With Stability Legs - Flexible Classroom Seating, Grey, 52cm • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Crew Furniture 512100 Classic Video Rocker Black with Black Mesh Racing Stripe • Amazon Business $26.86 1 $26.86
Crew Furniture 512090 Classic Video Rocker Black/Blue Mesh Racing Stripe • Amazon Business $26.86 1 $26.86
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Inflatable Balance Ball Desk Chair With Stability Legs - Flexible Classroom Seating, Blue, 52cm • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98

Materials cost

$368.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$426.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.25

Total project goal

$501.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $501.68

11 Donors

-$478.15

Donations toward project cost

-$409.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.72

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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