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Mrs. Celotto from Beacon Falls, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Adaptable Learning Spaces: Enhancing Education Through Flexible Seating

Help me give my students flexible seating to maximize space in my classroom learning environment!

  • $939 goal

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My Project

In my bustling 5th-grade classroom, we're embarking on an exciting journey to transform traditional seating arrangements into flexible, dynamic spaces tailored to each student's unique learning needs. Introducing flexible seating isn't just about rearranging furniture; it's about fostering an environment where every child can thrive. By offering a variety of seating options, from floor seating to stackable, easy to move stools, I am aiming to create a learning atmosphere that promotes engagement, collaboration, and comfort.

My goals with this new seating approach extend beyond physical comfort; I also want to foster critical skills such as collaboration, communication, and empathy.

By strategically arranging seating to facilitate group work and peer interaction, I hope to promote meaningful exchanges and cooperative learning experiences. I would like to instill a sense of mindfulness and self-awareness as students learn to recognize and respect their own and others' needs in a shared learning space.

What truly sets my students apart is their remarkable diversity of talents, interests. Each child brings a unique set of strengths and challenges to the classroom, enriching our learning community in countless ways. By embracing flexible seating, we can honor this diversity and celebrate the individuality of each student. Our classroom is not just a place of instruction but a vibrant and safe space where every voice is heard, every contribution valued, and every learner empowered to reach their full potential.

Mrs. Celotto Laurel Ledge Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Beacon Falls, CT View local requests

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

47 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 6 $419.94
ECR4Kids Daisy Stackable Stool Set, Flexible Seating, Assorted, 8-Piece • Amazon Business $158.06 2 $316.12

Materials cost

$736.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$798.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.84

Total project goal

$938.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $938.94

1 Donor

-$938.94

Donations toward project cost

-$798.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$140.84

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