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

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Organization, Independence, and Flexibility

Help me give my students a table and chairs for flexible seating options, organization bins and hands-on activities and sensory materials.

  • $674 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I have an inclusion class of 20 kindergarteners. 7 of them are Special Education students, and 10 are English Learners. I have a wide variety of levels and needs in my class, so this reality led me to wonder what I can do to better connect with them, while having rigorous learning expectations, and making learning a fun, global process. I came up with some ideas, but I will need your help!

I want to give my students the opportunity of having a welcoming environment where they want to return to every day, and where they feel they belong and are ready to learn.

A space that is appealing, and beautiful, a place where they feel safe and communication and interactions occur all the time.

By adding an extra table and rocking chairs for flexible seating, I want to empower my students to practice decision-making in a friendly environment, where they feel ownership of their own learning and can choose where to work, not having to stay at their desk all day. Not everybody learns the same way, and having choices will help me adapt to their needs. Also, giving the opportunity to interact with other classmates making meaningful connections

I want to create a classroom set up where materials and manipulatives are well-organized and labeled in bins, and are accessible to my students, so they can be independent by grabbing the bins, and putting them back; even making choices on what to use.

I would also like to have more hands-on activities and sensory materials that are fun, engaging and allow me to meet the different needs and levels that my students have. These materials promote creativity and outcomes in different ways, and students are not just repeating, but they are actively making connections and knowledge.

Ms. Orellana Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Portable Plastic Scoop Rocker Chair, Flexible Seating for Classrooms and Daycares, Kids’ Gaming Chair, Children’s Indoor and Outdoor Chair, 6-Piece - Peacock Blue • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Geyoga 24 Pieces Book Bins for Classroom Bulk Plastic Binder Holders Large Magazine Files Organizing Storage Bin Teacher Tool Boxes for Library Classrooms School Home Office Supplies (Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $73.99 1 $73.99
[ 12 Pack ] Multi-Use Clear Bins for Organizing - Fridge, Refrigerator Organizer Bins - Pantry Organization and Storage - Plastic Containers for Home, Kitchen, Freezer, SOHO Collection, Canbinet, RV • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Pacon Classroom Keepers Stackable Cardboard File Organizer 12.88 x 29.25 x 9.38 White (001310) • Staples $25.95 1 $25.95
OWill 12-Pack Mixed Plastic Storage Bins and Baskets for Efficient Home Classroom Organization - Small Containers in Multiple Colors for Kitchen, Cupboard Box, Bathroom Organizer on Shelves and Tubs • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Aizweb CVC Word Game,Mini Pop Board Fidget Sensory Toy Pack for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Supplies,Montessori Phonics Games Flash Cards,Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Learning • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Auchq Magnetic Pocket Chart,Standard Pocket Chart with 7+1 Pockets,14 Double-Sided Dry-Eraser Cards for Daily Schedule,Class Demonstrations,Classroom Office Home Activities (Blue) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers STEM Toy Assorted Colors 58 Pieces (LER9293) • Staples $17.12 1 $17.12
Learning Resources Jumbo Magnetic Letters - Lowercase • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06
Joyin 44 Pieces Play Dough Accessories Set for Kids, Playdough Tools with Various Plastic Molds, Rolling Pins, Cutters • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
MayMoi Tempera Paint Sticks, Washable Paint Sticks for Kids, Non-Toxic, Quick Drying & No Mess (24 Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Yopay 9 Pack Plastic Art Tray for Classroom, White Craft Trays for Kids, Paper Organizer Bins, Activity Organizer Serving Tray for DIY Projects, Painting, Beads, Slime Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
TSY TOOL 3 Lb (300PCS) Flat Glass Marbles Ocean Blue Color Glass Gems Pebbles Stones Marbles Vase Filler Accents and Crafting Aquarium Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Crayola Pip-Squeaks Skinnies Washable Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 64 • Blick Art Materials $13.84 1 $13.84
EAMAY Desktop Pocket Chart, Tabletop Teaching Classroom Pocket Charts Double-Side and self-Standing Pocket Chart for Kindergarten, Home Use or Classroom (Black) • Amazon Business $11.09 1 $11.09
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 100/Pack (TP3854-100) • Staples $10.72 1 $10.72
8 PCS Pencil Shaped Pen Holders for Desk Cute Pencil Cup Pen Storage Organizer Colorful Pencil Holder Pencil Pot Creative Cartoon Stationery Rack Pen Cup for School Classroom Home Office Desktop Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Turquoise - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Arts and Crafts, Sensory Bins, Wedding Decorations and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Orange - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Wedding Unity Ceremonies, Crafts, Sensory Bins and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hmseng Self-Inking Teacher Stamp Set (8PCS) for Grading Classroom Teachers Review Homework Feedback Parents Signature Colorful Business Stamps-Design2 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pack of 10, Multicolored Dry Erase Pockets, 10” x 14”, School Supplies for Teachers, Reusable Dry Erase Pockets, Dry Erase Sheets, Teaching Supplies (10x14 inches, 10 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $8.27 1 $8.27
Creativity Street Large Wooden Spring Clothespins - Package of 50 • Blick Art Materials $5.50 1 $5.50
200 Pieces Wiggle Eyes, FEBSNOW Googly Eyes Self Adhesive Black White Plastic Googly Eyes Mixed Assorted Sizes Sticker Eyes for DIY Crafts Decoration(6mm -12mm) • Amazon Business $4.89 1 $4.89

Materials cost

$493.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.60

Sales tax

 $21.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$572.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.10

Total project goal

$673.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $673.98

1 Donor

-$673.98

Donations toward project cost

-$572.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.10

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