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Ms. Barclay from Brooklyn, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort Is the Key to Learning

Please help me give my students flex-space premium floor seating and wobble cushions, allowing them to learn comfortably!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Barclay's classroom raised $363

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students have a variety of learning styles. Imagine going through your day and being forced to sit in the same uncomfortable, cold metal chair all day long. Unfortunately, my students do not yet have the chance to utilize flexible seating, which will provide comfort and stimulation to their minds and bodies. Premium floor seating would benefit them!

My students are in my classroom for more hours than in their homes.

If my students are in my classroom all day and provided comfort and choice, they will develop more as learners and thus be more successful in any task. If I provide my students with flexible seating options, they will have a comfortable learning space where they can focus on their learning. The flexible floor seating would be loved by students.

Ms. Barclay PS 253 Grades 3-5

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.

Brooklyn, NY 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

34 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98
AppleRound Inflated Wobble Cushion with Hand Pump, Air Stability Board (Extra Thick), Core Balance Disc for Adults, Sensory Wiggle Seat for Kids, Flexible Seating for All Age, 13.5in / 34cm Diameter • Amazon Business $17.90 2 $35.80
Mikulala 24 Pack LED Light Up Fidget Spinners Rings Party Favors for Kids,Easter Egg Fillers Basket Stuffers Prizes Box Toys Birthday Gifts Goodie Bag Stuffers Glow in the Dark Party Supplies • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
80PCS Mochi Squishy Toys Kids Party Favors Kawaii Mini Squishies Animals Fruit Stress Relief Toys Bulk Classroom Prizes Easter Egg Fillers Christmas Goodie Bag Stuffers Kids Valentines Gifts, Random • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Pilot, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, Bold Point 1 mm, Pack of 12, Blue • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Anime Shoe Charms For Clog Shoes Decoration, Trendy Designer Shoe Charms Gifts For Kids, Boys, Girls, Shoe Charm For Crocs Clog Pins Accessoris For Shoe Decoration • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
BIC Cristal Xtra Bold Fashion Ballpoint, 48 Pack, NEW ASSORTED COLORS, Medium Point 1.6mm Great Colored Pens For Note Taking, School Supplies for Adults And Kids. • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
30 35 50PCS Shoe Charms for Crock Clogs Cute Cartoon Shoe Charms Lovely Shoe Decoration Pink Kawaii Shoe Accessory for Girls Boys Teens Women Men • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$266.49

Vendor shipping charges

$8.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$308.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.44

Total project goal

$362.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$362.93

6 Donors

-$298.96

Donations toward project cost

-$276.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.34

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.48

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$0.00

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