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Mrs. Padela from Brockton, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort + Choice = Engaged Learners!

Help me give my students a choice of seats they love to empower their learning and confidence.

  • $336 goal

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

My Project

I work in a school district where all of our students receive free lunch. My students are eager to learn and thrive when they have opportunities to make decisions about their learning environment.

I am requesting floor chairs to give my students the choice of where they sit during lessons.

Some groups prefer sitting on the floor for discussions or collaborative activities, and having flexible seating will allow them to be comfortable and focused.

By giving students the power to choose their seating, I can help them feel more empowered and engaged in their learning. Thank you for helping provide this opportunity for my students!

Mrs. Padela East 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.

Brockton, MA View local requests

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

80 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99

Materials cost

$239.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.39

Total project goal

$335.96

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