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Mrs. Rutherford from Philadelphia PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Alternative Seating

Help me give my students an alternative way of seating in their classroom.

  • $3,288 goal

This project expired on May 26, 2023.

This project expired on May 26, 2023.

My Project

I love teaching in an urban district! Most of my students are special education students. Having middle and high school students together can be a challenge in one classroom. Having middle and high students sitting on old chairs and desks, makes learning not fun as they are uncomfortable. It is a challenge to get them focused to learn. Having this project fully funded will allow my students to learn in a comfortable way. Allowing students to sit not in a traditional way with these tables and chairs, will promote better learning and focus.

Mrs. Rutherford
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learniture Structure Series Cog Mobile Collaborative Table w/Whiteboard Top • Amazon Business $417.35 4 $1,669.40
CANDO Ball Chair Inflatable Ergonomic Active Seating Exercise Ball Chair with Air Pump for Home, Office, and Classroom • Amazon Business $87.84 12 $1,054.08

Materials cost

$2,723.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$40.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,794.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$493.12

Total project goal

$3,287.45

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