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Ms. Sickler from Sioux Falls, SD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transitioning from 1st Grade to 2nd Grade

Help me give my students a new, but yet welcoming, calming, and familiar learning environment!

  • 1 donor
  • $729 still needed

expires Nov 07

  • 1 donor
  • $729 still needed
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My Project

Within my wish list, I chose a variety of different items to help support the needs in my classroom. I was a 1st grade teacher last year and I am transitioning to 2nd grade this year. With that, I am transitioning with many of my same kiddos I had last year. The items that are within my wish list are to help promote learning in my classroom while also meeting the needs of my students in my classroom. One of my bigger items is a class rug. Our school does not provide a rug for the classrooms and I feel that students learn best when they have a spot that is specifically for them only. This encourages students to take ownership of their area and improve their learning skills. I also added flexible seating items on their as well to provide students with different seating arrangements throughout the day- such as independent reading time. I also included laminating pouches, playdoh, glue sticks, and different stem activities for the students to enjoy. I included these items to support the students in the classroom throughout the entire way. These items will improve students' stem abilities, provide team building opportunities, while also promoting a calm and safe learning environment. Thank you!

Ms. Sickler
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 22 students.

    1 donor has given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room or Childrens Classroom Carpet, Playroom or Home Learning, 7'6" x 12', Black • Amazon Business $309.99 1 $309.99
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK of 30 Sensory Focus Tools (fidget toys - social emotional learning, mental health, stress relief, calm down) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 2 $80.00
8 Pcs Extra Thick Flexible Seating Floor Cushions Assorted Colored Floor Pillow Classroom Floor Seating Soft Floor Seat Cushion for Kids Learning Sitting Daycare School Chair (Morandi Color,Round) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Black Pocket Chart for Classroom - 10 Pocket Storage Rainbow Pocket Charts , 3 Over Door Hangers Included, Hanging Wall File Organizer for File Folders, School Mailbox, Home/Office Papers • Amazon Business $11.97 3 $35.91
TOMYOU 400 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.02 1 $26.02
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$590.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$661.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.79

Total project goal

$778.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$778.61

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$728.61

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