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Ms. Betancourt from Coldspring TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Alternative Seating to Encourage Active Learning

Help me give my students a more productive classroom environment with alternative seating!

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  • $502 still needed

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My Project

Alternative seating options can significantly enhance the learning experience for my first-grade class by fostering a dynamic and engaging environment. Traditional seating arrangements, while functional, can sometimes be restrictive and uncomfortable for young children.

This discomfort can lead to restlessness and reduced focus, hindering the learning process.

By introducing alternative seating such as bean bags, floor cushions, or wobble stools, I hope to create a classroom space that is more inclusive and adaptable to the diverse needs of my students. These options not only provide physical comfort but also promote better posture, increased circulation, and the freedom to move around, all of which are crucial for maintaining student comfort and concentration throughout the school day. By embracing these alternative seating options, we can create a more conducive and enjoyable learning environment for all students.

Ms. Betancourt
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Wobble Stool Desk Chair - Lime, Polypropylene (PP), Stool Seating, 5-8 Years • Amazon Business $41.13 8 $329.04
Lewtemi 6 Pieces Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Yoga Ball Chairs Wobble Seat for Kids Inflatable Donut Ball with Pump for Student Desk Chairs Exercise (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Chitidr 8 Pack Chair Ball with Feet for Kids Pack 20 Inch Flexible Seating Ball Alternative Seating for Classroom School • Amazon Business $35.19 1 $35.19

Materials cost

$424.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$460.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.28

Total project goal

$541.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $541.86

1 Donor

-$20.00

Donations toward project cost

-$17.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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 $501.86

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