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Ms. Given from Fresno, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Active Seating for Active Learners

Help me give my students flexible seating options that allow for active learning and collaboration.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Given's classroom raised $445

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Fifth grade is what I describe as the perfect year - the students are still "kids" yet they are starting to find themselves as young adults. You can dance around to goofy songs and they join in. Silly jokes still get laughs. The students seem to have a never ending thirst for knowledge about space science, and school is the place where they come to escape the realities of their outside world.

The amazing 5th grade explorers who journey through our classroom door tackle their learning adventures with an open heart and a continually developing growth mindset.

They learn that by working together, and through using their 21st century communication and critical thinking skills, they can tackle any problem that is handed to them.

Our students come with a range of learning styles and levels. Almost half of our students are English Language Learners, so hands-on or language rich activities support those who are developing language and those who have reclassified. Our students also come from backgrounds in which they often do not have school materials to support their learning at home.

My Project

Every student has a unique learning style. Some learn best when they talk about the information that they are learning about while others process their learning by drawing or writing. This school year has shown me another way to support learning styles and that is with flexible seating.

Prior experience has shown me that students who feel comfortable in their classroom tend to maintain focus for extended periods of time more and are more willing to participate in class discussions and activities.

These are important for students academic growth but are essential as we continue to readjust to in person instruction after distance learning

I have found that this comfort often comes from being a bit active within classroom seats. Some students will bounce their legs up and down or swing their feet while others will wiggle around in their chairs. Some students will rock in a chair while others do best by taking standing breaks when participating in classroom activities or discussions. Our classroom has traditionally had some options for flexible seating, but our options have been limited. This project will expand the flexible seating options to more amazing 5th graders and keep the active learners moving and exploring for the remainder of this school year.

Ms. Given Vang Pao Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Fresno, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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
Active Chair by Studico – Wobble Chairs Juniors/Pre-Teens (Grades 3-7) - Flexible Seating Classroom- Children Who Can’t Sit Still - 17.75" Wobble Chair - Corrects Posture | Black • Amazon Business $54.39 3 $163.17
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Assorted • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Trademark Innovations PVC Fitness and Balance Disc - 13-Inch Diameter - Set of 5 - (Black) • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Alternative - Bouncy Fidget Bands for Chairs and Desks - ADHD Students Sensory Fidgets Band (12-Pack) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99

Materials cost

$314.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.63

Total project goal

$444.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $444.22

3 Donors

-$222.10

Donations toward project cost

-$188.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.31

Matching donations from our partners

-$222.12

Match offers toward project cost

-$188.80

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.32

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