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Mrs. Shinagawa from Waipahu, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Place for Me

Help me give my students different learning spots that matches their learning style.

  • $717 goal

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

My Project

My students enjoy going to different learning spots while working individually, with a study buddy, or in small groups.

Being able to choose where to work helps students produce their best work.

Whether it’s standing in one spot, working on tables while sitting on the carpet, or having a weighted friend help keep them focus while at their own desk students have the flexibility to find a spot that works for them.

The second graders in our class strive to be self-directed learners and the items in this project gives them an opportunity to show that they can be just that.

Mrs. Shinagawa Waikele Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Waipahu, HI View local requests

More than a third 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

18 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learniture Adjustable Height Dry-Erase Classroom Activity Table for School and Home, Trapezoid Activity Table with Whiteboard Top, 30" D x 60" W x 30" H, White • Amazon Business $360.77 1 $360.77
15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Drawers, Multipurpose Organizer Cart for Home, Office, School, Gradient Black • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
LKBBC Foldable Laptop Desk for Bed, Bed Laptop Table, Foldable Portable Lap Bed Tray, 23.6 Inch Floor Table for Drawing, Reading and Writing • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
uoozii 16" | 3 Pounds Grey Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals with Unscented Microwavable Heating Pad, Cute Coolable Heatable Weighted Plush Warm Gift for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Materials cost

$546.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$608.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.47

Total project goal

$716.46

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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