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

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Provide My Students a Place of Warmth

Help me give my students a classroom where they feel comfortable and safe!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pendilla's classroom raised $987

This project is fully funded

My Project

I have students that have a lot of sensory needs and basic needs. Due to COVID-19, it has increased student behavior due to the fact that they are unable to manage their emotions or have a place for their sensory needs. With this being said, to help with their sensory needs, I wanted to get a few places of flexible seating, such as wobble seats, floor seating, and kick bands. These items are to help give students a place to output their energy in a correct manner. Another issue that is a need is the students basic needs. Often times my students come into class hungry and unable to focus on their work because they are too hungry.

Ms. Pendilla Kihei Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

21 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Soft Seats - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 2 $258.00
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool, 20-Inch Seat Height, Flexible Seating, Grey • Amazon Business $74.99 3 $224.97
Kick Bands Desk Fidget Bands for Kids - Alternative Flexible Seating Classroom Supplies for Elementary School Students - Kickbands ADHD Foot Sensory Fidgets for Classroom Desks by Solace • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
6 Pieces LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, 6.5 Inch Drawing Board Doodle Scribbler Board for 3-6 Years Old Girls Boys, Erasable Electronic Painting Learning Pads, Prizes for Kids Classroom • Amazon Business $24.29 2 $48.58
Sour Patch Kids Assorted Gummy Candy, 240 (AMC4314700) • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
Takis Mini Fuego and Nitro Rolled Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper and Lime and Habanero and Lime Artificially Flavored, 25 Individual Snack Packs, 1.23 Ounces Each, Net Weight of 30.75 Ounces • Amazon Business $14.24 2 $28.48
KLT Mini Stress Balls Bulk for Kids - Squishy Toys 24 Pack - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children - Stress Ball Fidget Toys with Water Beads - Prize Box for Classroom - Party Favor Goodie Bags Stuffer • Amazon Business $22.45 1 $22.45
WELLVO 10 Pack Fidget Spinners Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12 Fidget Toys Birthday Gifts Prizes for Classroom Return Gifts for Kids Birthday Party • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $19.72 1 $19.72
48PCS Skateboard Pull Back Car, Party Favors for Kids 3-5, Treasure Box Car Toys for Boys Toddlers Girls, Prize Box for Classroom Carnival Birthday, Stocking Stuffers,Ideal Gifts with Bulk Toys Car • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Ankilo Digital Clock, LED Alarm Clock for Bedroom, Electronic Desktop Clock with Temperature Display, Voice Control, 12/24H, Small Clock for Bedroom Decor • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$756.09

Vendor shipping charges

$8.00

Sales tax

$33.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.01

Total project goal

$986.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$986.71

1 Donor

-$986.71

Donations toward project cost

-$838.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.01

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$0.00

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