You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Pillars from Tuscaloosa, AL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Pillars is requesting

Hands-On Learning, is the Way to Go!

Help me give my students Lakeshore Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit and 8.5 Inch LCD writing boards to help my students have a more hands-on learning experience.

  • $426 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Pillars for her next project!

Help Ms. Pillars

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Pillars for her next project!

My Project

I have wonderful kindergarten students who have an array of talents. My students love learning hands-on and using different learning methods. The 8.5 inch LED boards, play dough, magnetic tiles, and the magnetic letters are very beneficial for my students to have different learning methods.

A lot of my students struggle to sit still so getting different seating can help them listen and pay attention better sitting on different seats rather than always in their chairs or on the carpet.

The privacy screens will help my students feel secure that no one is looking at their answers. It also helps me as their teacher because it will help me see where each student is and where they may be struggling. It shows me what that student knows rather than what their friend beside them knows.

My students are special because each and every one of them want to learn and grow. This project is the best way to ensure the are learning while enjoying coming to school and learning. No one learns if they are bored or if they do the same thing every day. These materials will help me make learning fun and help my students grow and progress. Thank you so much for considering helping me and my students!

Ms. Pillars Central Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Ms. Pillars

Tuscaloosa, AL View local requests

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

13 students impacted 2donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Pillars is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
20 Pack Plastic Classroom Privacy Shields for Student Desks, Privacy Folders for Students & Desk Dividers, Teacher Supplies, Classroom Must Haves 45.35" x 13.5" • Amazon Business $49.97 1 $49.97
DJZZ 12 Pack 8.5 Inch LCD Writing Tablet for Kids 3 Years Old and up, Colorful Drawing Pad LCD Doodle Scribbler Boards Sketch Tablet Electronic Notepad Learning Pad • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Party Favors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.16 1 $24.16
Lakeshore Soft Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Soft Seat - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Soft Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Soft Seat - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Soft Seat - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$295.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.00

Sales tax

 $24.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.80

Total project goal

$425.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $425.33

2 Donors

-$365.28

Donations toward project cost

-$361.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$60.05

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Pillars and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"AL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/hands-on-learning-is-the-way-to-go/8242410/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":13,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Pillars","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-897170184","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Tuscaloosa","teachersOnPage":[9479328],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8242410,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"9479328":{"owner":"Ms. Pillars","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8242410],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9479328_orig.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708899742119","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22309656,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9479328,"schoolCounty":"Tuscaloosa","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"AL","name":"Alabama"}}