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Dr. Shannon Howze from Hattiesburg, MS is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Move, Focus, Thrive: Building Spaces That Support Every Learner

Help me give my students a safe and structured space for movement, sensory regulation, and focused learning with durable tumbling mats and portable room dividers to create designated activity zones in our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Shannon Howze's classroom raised $897

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love how resilient, curious, and full of potential my students are. Each day, they come to class with unique needs and strengths, and I am constantly inspired by their determination to grow, connect, and succeed. Many of my students thrive in environments that are structured yet flexible, where they can move their bodies, engage their senses, and learn in ways that best support their individual abilities. They benefit greatly from spaces that are both calming and stimulating—places where they can explore, regulate, and focus without distractions. Seeing them light up when they're in an environment designed just for them is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

The tumbling mats will be used to support sensory breaks, physical activity, and movement-based learning, which are essential for students with autism and intellectual disabilities.

These mats will provide a safe surface for stretching, calming routines, and activities that help students self-regulate and refocus throughout the day. The foldable room divider will help create clearly defined zones within our classroom—whether for quiet time, small group instruction, or movement-based tasks. Together, these resources will transform our classroom into a more supportive and responsive space that meets the needs of every learner.

Dr. Shannon Howze Oak Grove High School Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hattiesburg, MS 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

11 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Z Athletic Folding Mat for Gymnastics and Tumbling, 4 Ft x 8 Ft x 2 In • Amazon Business $157.00 4 $628.00
Morngardo Room Divider, Folding Privacy Screens, 4 Panel Room Partitions, 88" Foldable Wall Dividers, Portable Separating for Home Office Bedroom Dorm Decor (Black) • Amazon Business $46.54 1 $46.54

Materials cost

$674.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $47.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$761.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.45

Total project goal

$896.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $896.33

3 Donors

-$741.33

Donations toward project cost

-$630.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.20

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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 $0.00

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