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Ms. Usher from Lakeland, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Open Your World of Imagination

Help me give my students optional seating, items for the calm down corner, cleaning supplies to keep a healthy environment and more books for our in class library

  • $1,114 goal

This project expired on July 23, 2025.

This project expired on July 23, 2025.

My Project

Our goal for this project is ensure our students have everything they need to be successful.

We are in dire need of flexible seating as this is my number 1 accommodation in my classroom.

My students seek comfort in our calm down corner with they are overwhelmed or simply need an opportunity to turn their behavior around. Fidgets and other items are items used on a daily basis.

We are also in need of more books as we expand our horizons in reading. Offering an in class library helps keep students engaged throughout the day and in between assignments.

Cleaning products are a must have when you have a revolving door of kids coming and going. With 60 kids it gets overwhelming keeping the classroom as clean as I would like. Wipes make our job just a little bit easier.

Ms. Usher Griffin 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.

Lakeland, FL 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 60 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Green (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Dog Man Collection - 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $96.29 1 $96.29
Flash Furniture Bailey Plastic Nesting Stack Stools, 17.5"Height, Assorted Colors (5 Pack) • Amazon Business $75.92 1 $75.92
Harry Potter Collection - 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $73.68 1 $73.68
Fly Guy Series Sampler Hardcover Collection- 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $56.87 1 $56.87
Judy Moody Collection - 12 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $52.47 1 $52.47
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Collection - 5 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $32.08 1 $32.08
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 2 $29.98
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $15.35 1 $15.35
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $13.94 1 $13.94
Kabvry Fidget Toys Slug ,Sensory Slug Fidget Toys for Kids ,Toddler Sensory Toys,Easter Egg fillers,ADHD Autism Toys,Preschool Boy Girl Gifts Idea,Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids(Shark and Slug) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 5 $7.35
Febreze Small Spaces Air Freshener Gain Scent 0.25 oz. 2/Pack (93330EA) • Staples $6.86 1 $6.86
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.44 1 $3.44

Materials cost

$880.79

Vendor shipping charges

$22.85

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$946.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$167.09

Total project goal

$1,113.94

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