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Mrs. Swan from Jenks, OK is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bigger Brains Through STEM Bins And Flexible Seating!

Help me give my students new flexible seating options, like wobble stools, bean bag cushions, yoga balls, and chair bands and STEM bin activities like magnetic tiles and KNEX to help build their creativity and engineering skills!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Swan's classroom raised $964

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My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: different spots on the floor, using clipboards on the carpet, or using lap desks. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! The comfy floor seats and the yoga balls will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.

I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

Additionally, I have put STEM activities on my list in order to provide better options for my students to play with during morning work, free time, or indoor recess. These STEM building activities will help my students grow their creativity and engineering skills.

Mrs. Swan Jenks West Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Active Chairs Wobble Stool for Kids, Flexible Seating Improves Focus and Helps ADD/ADHD, 17.75-Inch Pre-Teen Chair, Ages 7-12, Grey • Amazon Business $78.99 2 $157.98
K'nex Mega Mororized Deluxe Building Set Steamagination Inspired Play (967 Pieces/ 100 Builds) • Amazon Business $84.02 1 $84.02
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating | Built-In Stay-Put Soft Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, 52cm, Grey • Amazon Business $19.98 4 $79.92
FDP SoftScape 15 inch Round Bean Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom, Yoga and Meditation, 4 inch Height (4-Piece) - Contemporary • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $51.24 1 $51.24
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional • Amazon Business $47.98 1 $47.98
ThinkFun Circuit Maze Electric Current Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up - Toy of the Year Finalist, Teaches Players about Circuitry through Fun Gameplay • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 (484 Pieces) • Amazon Business $28.00 1 $28.00
Learn Tower Fidget Chair Bands for Kids (12-Pack)- Flexible Seating Classroom & Home - Furniture Children with Fidgety Bouncy Foot The Desk or Students ADHD Sensory Kickbands 1.5 mm Thick Multicolor • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Couomoxa 74 PCS Magnetic Blocks Sticks Construction Building, Learning Education Stem Preschool Toddler Kids Toys for 3+ Year Old , Montessori Toys for Toddlers Gifts • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
400PCS Building Toys STEM Interlocking Blocks - Kids Plastic Connect Block Snowflake Toys - Preschool Manipulatives Interlocking Disc Play Set for Classroom Educational Kindergarten Elementary • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
ThinkFun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Tons of Fun With Over 20 Awards Won, International seller for Over 20 Years • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game (31 pcs) - Wire Balance Game, Family Game Night, Family Activities, Games For Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
TRYMAG Small Strong Magnets, 6 Different Size, 255Pcs Rare Earth Magnets for Crafts, Heavy Duty Neodymium Magnets Round Refrigerator Magnets for Whiteboard, Billboard in Home, Kitchen, Office, School • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Tested for Children's Safety - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Carson Dellosa 4-Pack Math Flash Cards for Kids Ages 4-8, 216 Addition and Subtraction Flash Cards and Multiplication and Division Flash Cards for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Grade • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
Bicycle Standard Face Playing Cards, 2 Piece • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$719.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $58.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$819.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.54

Total project goal

$963.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $963.59

1 Donor

-$963.59

Donations toward project cost

-$819.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$144.54

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