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Ms. Hudson from Los Angeles, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Balance Balls, Portable Desks, and Cozy Rugs, Oh My!

Help me give my students flexible seating options like portable desks and balance balls!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hudson's classroom raised $575

This project is fully funded

My Students

I'm currently starting my 6th year at a Title I school in South Central, Los Angeles. Every student at our school qualifies for free & reduced price lunch. Many of our students deal with issues that no child should ever have to deal with (homelessness, hunger, incarcerated parents, trauma, etc.), which is why I've made it my mission to ensure that all of my students feel safe, welcome, and important when they step into my classroom.

Before meaningful learning can occur in the classroom, students must feel respected, safe, heard, and empowered.

Traditional classrooms don't often meet the needs of Title I students because they are much too rigid. Research shows that students have increased stamina and focus when given different/flexible seating options in the classroom. This increased focus leads to active engagement and greater academic achievement. In order for this environment to be created, however, I need resources that my school does not provide and I don't have the money to buy. Please help my students develop a lifelong joy for learning by donating funds that will go towards flexible seating options that will allow students to choose the type of seating that works best for them as a learner!

My Project

Flexible seating is life changing for many students, especially low-income students of color. The world is changing and students no longer need to sit at a desk and work by themselves quietly. Collaborative, energetic, engaged classrooms are the new normal and part of that is due to flexible seating options.

When students are given the choice to sit on a couch with a clipboard and a partner, lay on a fuzzy rug and put their heads together with a small group, or move a balance ball to a quiet corner in the room to work alone, they are taking control of their own learning.

This sense of control and ownership creates a classroom environment where students are motivated to do their best work and engage in the curriculum. Some students may prefer to read alone, but work in groups during math. Other students may prefer to work in groups no matter what they're working on! Whatever the case may be, flexible seating options allows ALL students to feel like they belong in our learning community.

Ms. Hudson Tom Bradley Global Awareness Grades PreK-2

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

28 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
nuLOOM Moroccan Blythe Area Rug, 5' x 7' 5", Blue • Amazon Business $105.98 1 $105.98
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Sea Foam • Amazon Business $25.00 4 $100.00
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Grey, 45cm • Amazon Business $16.28 4 $65.12
OJIA Deluxe Soft Faux Sheepskin Shaggy Area Floor Rugs Children Play Carpet for Living & Bedroom Sofa (4 x 6ft, Grey) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Vintage Rustic Brown Finish 2-Tier Coffee Table with Bottom Mesh Shelf • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Jaketen Bookshelf 9-Cubes Book Shelf Office Storage Shelf Plastic Storage Cabinet (Grey) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
OJIA Deluxe Soft Faux Sheepskin Shaggy Area Floor Rugs Children Play Carpet for Living & Bedroom Sofa (3ft, Grey) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$414.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.14

Total project goal

$574.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $574.25

6 Donors

-$574.25

Donations toward project cost

-$488.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.14

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