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Mr. Bernas from University Park, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Alternative Seating

Help me give my students alternative comfortable seating for independent work and projects.

  • $387 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

My Project

Last year I had gotten camping chairs for my students to use when they were working on assignments. They loved using them, but unfortunately I went the cheap route and they did not make it to the end of the school year. I want to get higher quality seating that way it will hopefully last for more than one school year. They really love the camping style chairs and believe it or not middle schoolers love to sit on the floor when working (don't ask why) any amount of donation will help in me giving the kids the option of working in a more comfortable seating option and not be crammed in desks thay are sometimes to small for our adult sized students.

Mr. Bernas Crete - Monee Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

Never Before Funded 100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
bonVIVO III Floor Chair with Back Support - Floor Gaming Chair, Padded Folding Sofa Chair, Folds Half, Adjustable Meditation Chair, Portable Floor Seat for Adults and Kids, Folds Half - Blue & Beige • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97
MOON LENCE Portable Camping Chair, Backpacking Chair, Ultralight & Compact, 400 lbs Capacity, for Outdoor Camp, Travel, Beach, Picnic, Hiking • Amazon Business $35.98 4 $143.92

Materials cost

$293.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.94

Total project goal

$386.24

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