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Ms. Konarski from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating and Flexible Toys!

Help me give my students a swivel chair and Clixo magnetic building toys as well as everyday basics like copy paper, tissues, and Clorox wipes.

  • $535 goal

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My Project

I'm a Special Education teacher and literacy coach supporting teachers and students in kindergarten through fifth grade in an elementary school in Red Hook, Brooklyn. This school is a Title I school, and the majority of the students I support receive free breakfast and lunch.

The neighborhood my school is located in contains one of New York City's largest public housing developments, and most of my students reside there.

Due to the geographic location of the neighborhood, there are few trains and bus routes servicing the community, so my students are very isolated from all of the bells and whistles of New York City.

Creating a comfortable classroom environment is critical for our students and helps achieve high levels of student engagement--and we all know that when students are actively engaged and invested in their learning, they make the most progress.

I am requesting a swivel chair as an alternative seating option to allow students freedom and movement within the classroom. While wobble chairs are a more typical choice for flexible seating, not every student has the core strength or balance for one. This swivel chair provides the movement certain students need but also the support of a chair back and arms.

I am also a variety of Clixo magnet toys. I have a handful of them already. My students love to build with them, but it's not enough for more than one student or particularly large creations. These toys are hands-on items for brain breaks after long periods of work. The copy paper, tissues, and Clorox wipes are everyday necessities to keep the classroom running smoothly!

Ms. Konarski PS 15 Patrick F Daly Grades 3-5

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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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clixo Wheel Creator Pack, 72 Pieces Pack - Construction Magnet Toy. Flexible, Creative-Boosting Magnetic Building Tiles. Educator-Approved Design for Hours of STEM Play. Multisensory Toy. Age 4-99. • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Vinsetto Velvet Home Office Chair, Tufted Height Adjustable Computer Desk Chair with Swivel Wheels and Padded Armrests, Blue • Amazon Business $108.99 1 $108.99
Clixo Mars Rover Pack - Glow-in-The-Dark Wheels Magnetic Building Toy - 30 Flexible Magnet Pieces for Galactic Exploration & Adventure. Award-nominated STEM Toy. Kids Gift & Travel Toy. Ages 6+ [New] • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Staples Multiuse Copy Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lbs., Bright White, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (51928) • Quill.com $39.59 1 $39.59
Clixo Ocean Creatures Pack - Glow-in-The-Dark Magnetic Building Toy - 24 Flexible Magnet Pieces for Underwater Exploration & Adventure. Imaginative STEM Toy. Kids Gift & Travel Toy. Ages 6+ [New] • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
WESTICK Cabinet Wallpaper Peel and Stick Black Contact Paper for Countertops Waterproof Wood Grain Wall Paper Sticker Modern Vinyl Countertop Peel and Stick Contact Paper for Shelves Drawer 24"x118" • Amazon Business $22.89 1 $22.89
Amazon Basics Tension Curtain Rod, Adjustable Length, 24-36", Classic Finial, Bronze • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 124 Facial Tissues per Box, Allergies and Colds • Amazon Business $13.28 1 $13.28
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Household Essentials, 75 Count, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Art3d Smoothing Tool Kit for Applying Peel and Stick Wallpaper, Vinyl Backsplash Tile • Amazon Business $5.80 1 $5.80

Materials cost

$418.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.17

Total project goal

$534.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $534.44

1 Donor

-$302.85

Donations toward project cost

-$302.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$178.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$151.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$53.44

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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