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

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Seating Solutions for Smarter Students

Help me give my students by providing engaging activities, differentiated instruction, and positive reinforcement to foster a love of learning.

  • $1,057 goal

This project expired on April 2, 2025.

This project expired on April 2, 2025.

My Project

My 6th graders are a bright, curious, and energetic bunch. They're always eager to learn and explore new ideas. What makes them truly special is their unwavering support for one another and their unique perspectives.

I'm requesting mats and chairs to create a more dynamic and engaging learning environment.

These resources will:

Enhance Focus: Comfortable seating and a designated learning space will help my students concentrate better during lessons and independent work.

Boost Engagement: Active learning strategies, such as group work and discussions, will be more effective with flexible seating options.

Promote Collaboration: The mats will provide a collaborative space for students to work together on projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills.

Spark Creativity: The new seating arrangements will inspire creative thinking and encourage students to approach learning from different angles.

My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels comfortable, engaged, and inspired to learn. With these resources, I believe we can achieve that goal and provide my students with the best possible learning experience.

Ms. TADURAN Waimea Canyon Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Waimea, 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

Never Before Funded 15 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Smiley Seating (Seats 20) Classroom Area Rug or Educational Learning Mat, Kids Room or Playroom Carpet, 6' x 8'4", Black/Multi • Amazon Business $274.40 1 $274.40
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Orange (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Blue (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Room (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99

Materials cost

$798.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.90

Sales tax

 $35.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$898.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.54

Total project goal

$1,056.94

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