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

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Empowering New Beginnings

Help me give my students a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment to thrive in.

  • $1,177 goal

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My Project

My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and positive environment that makes all of my students enjoy school. Having differentiated seating is a great way for students to feel comfortable and be given choice in their daily routines. Since so much of their childhood is spent in the classroom, I want to make my classroom feel like a second home for my students with the use of bright colors, options for seating, and diverse materials.

With the incorporation of diverse resources, flexible seating, and abundant classroom supplies, I hope to make every student look forward to coming to school and learn.

As a first year teacher, these supplies will aid me in creating a classroom that not only benefits my students, but supports me in growing in my own teaching style and management techniques.

Ms. Johnston Kahaluu Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. Johnston

Kaneohe, 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

16 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Pastel Rainbow Smileys Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Multi, Seats 28 • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $55.14 1 $55.14
Codi Meditation Floor Pillow, Round Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Bohemian Mandala Circle Cushion for Outdoor Fireplace Yoga Living Room, 32 Inch, Memory Foam Added, Aqua • Amazon Business $33.59 1 $33.59
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box Building Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Creative Toy for Back to School, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 4 and Up, 10698 • Amazon Business $33.12 1 $33.12
Teacher Created Resources Assorted Bright Colors Portable Plastic Storage Caddy 6-Pack for Classrooms, Kids Room, and Office Organization, (Lime, Orange, Pink, Purple, Teal, and Yellow) 3 Compartment • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Crayola Llc - 2lb Resealable Bucket Model Magic Modeling Compound • Teachers' School Supply $25.81 1 $25.81
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Sorbus 11 Inch Fabric Storage Cubes - Sturdy Collapsible Storage Bins & Handle - 6 Foldable Baskets for Organizing Clothes, Toys, Books - Multi Colored Storage Baskets for Shelves, Kids Room, Closets • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
The Year We Learned to Fly (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
The Magical Yet (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Mother of Sharks (hardcover STEM picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 1 $17.00
Groovy Reward Jar for Kids, Potty Training Behavior Training Reward Chart and Chore Chart Behavior Reward Jar for Boys Girls Toddlers Classroom Back to School Motivate Responsibility • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
We Are Water Protectors - Caldecott Medal Winner (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Feety Chair Bands for ADHD Kids (5-Pack) Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Students with Fidgety Feet to Kick and Bounce, Sensory Fidget Bands for Chairs and Desks - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
ceiba tree Birthday Crowns for Kids Classroom 36Pcs School Family Colorful Happy Birthday Hats VBS Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mabrasse 2p Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder,Pen and Eraser Holder for Whiteboard, Magnet Pencil Cup Utility Storage Organizer for Office, Refrigerator, Locker and Metal Cabinets（Green） • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Happy Birthday! Pencils - Set of 24 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$880.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $37.89

Sales tax

 $38.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$999.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$176.47

Total project goal

$1,176.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,176.46

5 Donors

-$1,113.23

Donations toward project cost

-$946.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$166.98

match offer

-$63.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$53.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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