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Ms. Jessica Whiteman from Hardin MT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting My Classroom As a First Year Teacher

Help me give my students tools or equipment to make them be focused students and be in a calming and welcoming classroom

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $1,172 goal

My Project

I am teaching reading intervention for my first year. I have been in the building and worked with a lot of these students so I know some of the needs and what I would like in my classroom.

All of this stuff would be so beneficial.

The wobbly chairs and the bean bags will help with my ADHD kids, the LED lights and light covers I plan to use as a calming tool. I will use the white boards and expo markers to do some questioning for understanding engagement strategy. I know that this strategy works and will be beneficial.

Ms. Jessica Whiteman
Never Before Funded Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Studico ActiveChairs Kids Wobble Chair, Flexible Elementary Classroom Seating, Improves Focus, Posture and Helps ADHD/ADD, Sensory Desk Chairs, Pre-Teen 17.75" Active Fidget Chairs, Ages 7-12, Purple • Amazon Business $69.99 4 $279.96
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 2 $258.00
QZYL 75ft LED Lights for Bedroom, RGB LED Strip Lights for Living Room, Party Decor with Dimmable Lighting, Bright Adjustable Colors, and 8 Lighting Modes, Adhesive Backing • Amazon Business $19.99 6 $119.94
Dry Erase Board with Marker (whiteboard, lap board) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 20 $80.00
ShadeOn Calming Fluorescent Light Covers (Milky Way, Set of 4) - Magnetic Space Light Filters for Ceiling Lights Classroom and Office Decor, 24x48 inch Long Cover 2x4 feet Floresant Light Fixtures • Amazon Business $39.00 2 $78.00
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Intense Colors, Set of 12, Brown - Durable • School Specialty $20.02 3 $60.06
Leinuosen 8 Pack Classroom Paper Trays Hold A4 Paper Toy Handicrafts Colorful Turn in Trays Classroom Storage Baskets Also for Library, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom(Bright Color) • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Inspirational Quotes Wall Decals Vinyl Motivational Wall Stickers Positive Lettering Spiritual Words Decals Affirmation Sayings for Women Girls Classroom Bedroom Living Room Bathroom Office Wall Decor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$927.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.91

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$995.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.72

Total project goal

$1,171.49

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