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Ms. Irma from Savoonga, AK is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Calm & Coziness : Flexible Seating & Fidget Supports

Help me give my students 2 bean bags that sits them comfortably in our mini library during independent reading time and 15 fidget bands to ease my students' anxiety while doing independent work. Thank you.

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My Project

Imagine a classroom where students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. For many of my students, traditional seating can be a challenge, making it difficult to concentrate and stay engaged. This project will provide flexible seating options like bean bags for our mini library and fidget bands for chairs, helping students feel more at ease while they read, work, and collaborate.

Flexible seating allows students to choose where and how they learn best.

Bean bags create a cozy reading nook, encouraging a love for books in a relaxed environment. Fidget bands provide movement-friendly support, helping students with anxiety, restlessness, or attention challenges to stay engaged without disrupting their peers. By offering these tools, I aim to create a learning space where all students feel comfortable and supported.

In addition to flexible seating and fidget supports, this project will also supply essential writing materials, such as paper and markers, ensuring that every student has what they need to succeed. Snacks will also be included to help students stay energized and focused throughout the day. Hunger should never be a barrier to learning, and having access can make a big difference in student engagement and performance.

Your support will help create a classroom environment that promotes calm, comfort, and academic success. By funding this project, you will give students the tools they need to focus, express themselves, and build a love for learning in a space that truly feels like their own. Thank you for making a difference in their educational journey!

Ms. Irma Hogarth Kingeekuk Memorial School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Savoonga, AK View local requests

Nearly all 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

60 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Hug Bean Bag Chair, Basalt Blue, Vegan Suede, Kids and Teens, 3 feet • Amazon Business $84.99 2 $169.98
Delton SB200 20-Watt Wired/Wireless Soundbar Computer Speaker, Black (DSB200) • Quill.com $80.99 1 $80.99
Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Tubs /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $26.99 2 $53.98
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 2 $45.16
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 700 Count • Amazon Business $37.28 1 $37.28
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 3 $35.97
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
Screen Wipes Individually Wrapped, EOTW Pre-moistened Computer Phone Lens Cleaning Wipes for iPhone iPad Tablet PC Computer LED Screen, Pack of 400 • Amazon Business $27.55 1 $27.55
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 500, Orange • School Specialty $26.02 1 $26.02
Lotus Biscoff Cookies, Caramelized Biscuit Cookies, 160 Cookies (8 Sleeves of 10 XL Size Two-Packs) Vegan, 8.8 Ounce (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $25.52 1 $25.52
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Scotch Dry Erase Thermal Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack, Works with Dry Erase Markers, Reuseable Worksheets, Calendars, Checklists, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size, Clear Professional Finish (TP3854-50DE) • Amazon Business $17.84 1 $17.84
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $15.35 1 $15.35
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets (P102940) • Quill.com $7.39 1 $7.39
Prang Shades of Me Multi-Cultural Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets - Durability • School Specialty $3.29 2 $6.58

Materials cost

$656.86

Vendor shipping charges

$58.66

Sales tax

$9.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$765.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.04

Total project goal

$900.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$900.26

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$900.26

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