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Ms. Brito from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Are the Hero of Your Own Story

Help me give my students the tools necessary to become kind, assertive, and confident in all situations they encounter, whether it be at school or out in the world!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brito's classroom raised $736

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a teacher, understanding the need to start the day with check-ins, fostering a positive classroom culture, using collaborative learning activities, teaching mindfulness techniques, encouraging open communication, and practicing role-play scenarios related to real-life situations help build student self-awareness and identity.

Valuable lessons address diverse perspectives and allow students the opportunities to practice these necessary skills, daily.

My "why" is directly correlated to the needs of my students; as a low-income school district, many come to school with worries. Worries a child should not have: food insecurity, lack of school supplies, family financial stressors, houselessness. Unfortunately, these situations affect how a child feels about themselves. It is my pleasure to offer them solace, a safe place to talk or just relax, a snack for a hungry belly, or simply being a trusted adult that brings comfort to their day.

I would like to enhance my classroom with more inviting decor, comfortable chairs, snacks, and materials that address social-emotional learning. Please help support my project and my students.

Ms. Brito Kealakehe Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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.

Kailua Kona, 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

240 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wesiti 20 Pcs 15.75 Inch Round Floor Cushions Circle Seat Pillows Seating Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture Seating Pillow for Kids, Adults, Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation • Amazon Business $81.99 1 $81.99
Big Comfy Bean Bag Chair: Posh Large Beanbag Chairs with Removable Cover for Kids, Teens and Adults - Polyester Cloth Puff Sack Lounger Furniture for All Ages - 27 Inch - Heather Teal • Amazon Business $75.23 1 $75.23
Posh Bean Bag Chair for Children, Teens & Adults - 27", Swirls Lime and White • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Assortment Snack Size Candy, Individually Wrapped, 32.06 oz, Bulk Party Bag (3400093922) • Quill.com $33.99 1 $33.99
JOLLY RANCHER, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Flavored Snack Size, Candy Party Pack, 34.19 oz (HEC93942) • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Flowers in Watering Can Building Toy 31149 • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Mattel Games Pictionary Board Game, Drawing Game for Kids, Adults and Game Night, Unique Catch-All Category for 2 Teams (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Queensell Bingo Game for Adults and Kids– Family Bingo Game Set with Bingo Cards, 150 Bingo Chips and Metal Bingo Cage – Perfect Board Game for Large Groups (Bingo) • Amazon Business $17.73 1 $17.73
Battleship Classic Board Game, Strategy Game for Kids Ages 7 and Up, Fun for 2 Players • Amazon Business $16.84 1 $16.84
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers and Tic Tac Toe Game with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Junior Board Game, Ages 5 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.82 1 $15.82
LEGO - Sunflowers Building Toy Set 40524 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
Pressman Toys - Bean Bag Toss • Teachers' School Supply $14.21 1 $14.21
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
LEGO - Lotus Flowers Building Toy Set 40647 • Best Buy Education $11.99 1 $11.99
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Pressman Toy Double Nine Dominoes, Wood, Black • School Specialty $9.52 1 $9.52
Light Up Memory Game Handheld Electronic Toys Color Memorizing Classic Board Games Quiz Game with Lights and Sounds • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Lucky Charms Marshmallow Value Pack St. Patrick's Day Cereal Treat Bars • Amazon Business $6.54 1 $6.54
Ziploc Sandwich Bags, Easy Open Tabs, 90 Count, Clear • Amazon Business $3.39 1 $3.39

Materials cost

$543.27

Vendor shipping charges

$19.49

Sales tax

$23.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$624.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.26

Total project goal

$735.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$735.07

1 Donor

-$735.07

Donations toward project cost

-$624.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.26

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$0.00

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