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Ms. Sachnoff from Seattle, WA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Comfortable Classroom for 1st Grade

Help me give my students flexible seating options so that they have the most comfortable and developmentally appropriate classroom to learn and grow!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sachnoff's classroom raised $338

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My school is an amazing community of international learners where cultural and linguistic diversity is celebrated. We are a dual language school dedicated to helping all students become bilingual and biliterate. Research shows that students who grow up bilingual have a better ability to pay attention in school, exhibit reduced levels of loneliness, anxiety, and low self-esteem, and are more likely to avoid memory loss as they age.

Although our program provides official instruction in English and Spanish, my students and their families speak over 10 different languages.

I strive to highlight their home languages as unique assets and honor their identities as emerging multilinguals.

Unfortunately, our community has been under-served for many years and over 3/4 of our students receive free or reduced-price lunch at school. I do not want my bright and capable students to miss out on all the amazing resources and learning available to those who happened to be born in wealthier zip codes. Help me give them every advantage so that they can succeed!

My Project

First grade is a crucial year for learning to read and write. In order for my students to do their best learning, they need comfortable seating options. Research shows that when students are given the opportunity to make their own choices, they are more engaged and focused.

Considering the varied behavioral and cognitive needs of my students, I want to provide bean bag chairs, reclining seats, and wiggle stools-- in addition to standard classroom chairs-- so that students can choose the best option for their learning.

Students will use these flexible seating options to do independent and partner reading and writing. These seating choices are flexible because they can easily be moved to a table or used on the floor with clipboards as an alternative writing surface. In this way, every student will feel empowered to take responsibility for their own learning.

Finally, I want to cover the fluorescent lights in my classroom with colorful light filters. Many students, but especially those with sensory processing challenges, find fluorescent lights difficult because of the harshness of the light. Softening the light with a calming blue tone is another way to make the learning environment more amenable and comfortable for all my learners.

Ms. Sachnoff Hilltop Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trademark Innovations Portable Multiuse Adjustable Recliner Stadium Seat, Purple • Amazon Business $35.49 2 $70.98
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Green (14in) • Amazon Business $62.98 1 $62.98
Educational Insights Fluorescent Light Filters (Tranquil Blue), Set of 4 • Amazon Business $22.46 2 $44.92
Posh Stuffable Kids Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair Cover - Childrens Toy Organizer, Medium 27" - Heather Gray • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Posh Stuffable Kids Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair Cover - Childrens Toy Organizer, Medium 27" - Solid Royal Blue • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Posh Stuffable Kids Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair Cover - Childrens Toy Organizer, Medium 27" - Canvas Stripes Green and White • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$232.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.60

Total project goal

$337.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $337.31

3 Donors

-$211.48

Donations toward project cost

-$200.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$101.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$86.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.08

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 $0.00

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