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Ms. Leyder from Harrisburg, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bean There, Done That: Support Students' Learning with Flexible Seating

Help me give my students a table for small group instruction and wobble stools to help them focus and stay on task.

  • 4 donors
  • $849 still needed

expires Jul 26

  • 4 donors
  • $849 still needed
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Ms. Leyder Central Dauphin High School
Harrisburg, PA Grades 9-12

My Project

My learning support Algebra 1B classes serve students who need additional scaffolding and individualized attention to build confidence and mastery in mathematics. Right now, our classroom setup is static and traditional. Students sit in fixed rows facing forward, which can increase anxiety and limit collaboration. By investing in a kidney bean-shaped table and wobble stools we're creating a flexible, movement-friendly space where students can thrive. The bean-shaped table naturally accommodates small group work, allowing me to rotate students through collaborative problem-solving sessions where they can discuss strategies, peer-teach, and build mathematical reasoning together. The wobble stools address another need, which is that many of my students struggle with focus and attention, and research shows that movement and sensory input help improve concentration. These stools allow students to engage their bodies while their minds work through complex algebraic concepts.

Having the ability to create a flexible learning environment with the kidney bean table and wobble stools would allow me create a learning environment that is more conducive to learning.

The paper cutter is equally essential to our mission. I typically create customized, differentiated materials and visuals tailored to each student's level. A reliable paper cutter allows me to quickly prepare professional-quality materials that students take seriously, rather than hand-torn or photocopied pages that can feel less polished. Combined with the flexible seating arrangement, these tools transform our classroom into a space where students feel supported, can move and collaborate naturally, and access the targeted resources they need to build Algebra 1B skills and confidence.

With your donation, you're directly investing in student success and emotional well-being. These are more than just furniture items, they're tools that show our most vulnerable learners that their success matters. Thank you for supporting an equitable and inclusive math education for my students!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

45 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Leyder Central Dauphin High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Harrisburg, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

45 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pearington SitFree Height Adjustable Wobble Stool, Active Flexible Seating Chair for Kids and Adults - School and Office, Green • Amazon Business $86.99 6 $521.94
Correll? 48"D x 72"L Kidney Shaped Heavy Duty Activity Table; Blue High Pressure Laminate Top • Quill.com $410.31 1 $410.31
Fiskars SureCut Deluxe Paper Trimmer, 12" (177590-1001) • Quill.com $38.08 1 $38.08

Materials cost

$970.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,014.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.10

Total project goal

$1,193.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,193.98

3 Donors

-$195.00

Donations toward project cost

-$165.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.25

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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 $848.98

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