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Ms. Carlson from Van Nuys, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Second Home for Students

Help me give my students flexible seating to enhance their learning and create a comfortable school environment. Students spend most of their day at school, so they should be able to enjoy it.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Carlson's classroom raised $706

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I teach 19 amazing 4th grade students. They are very intelligent and constantly continue to grow their knowledge. They deserve so much based on the amount of effort they put into their schoolwork.

I am working towards creating a very effective learning environment in which all students have access to the materials and resources that they need.My students are diverse in terms of learning styles and providing these necessary resources to scaffold learning would make it great difference.

My Project

It is apparent that flexible seating enhances student learning. Teachers often have large comfortable chairs while students have hard, metal chairs. Teachers are given a teachers lounge which often has couches and is a place for relaxation. Students are not given this at school even though they spend majority of their day there. If students are not comfortable while they are learning, they are more likely thinking about their uncomfortableness and how they cannot wait for recess or lunch or the end of the day. I want to create an environment where students do not need to worry about these things. I teach at a Title I school in which most students do not have much. With the little I have provided so far, my students are ecstatic. I would like to provide my students with as much love and support that I can possibly give and I believe providing them with these resources would be a great start.

Ms. Carlson Gault Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Van Nuys, CA 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

19 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets STEM Science Educational Area Rug for Children's Classroom or Kids Room, Playroom Carpet or Home Learning Mat, 7'6" x 12', Blue • Amazon Business $230.59 1 $230.59
Active Kids Chair by Studico – Wobble Chairs Juniors/Pre-Teens (Grades 3-7) - Flexible Seating Classroom- Children Who Can’t Sit Still - 17.75" Wobble Chair - Corrects Posture | Grey • Amazon Business $68.99 2 $137.98
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary • Amazon Business $61.48 1 $61.48
Gaiam Essentials Balance Ball & Base Kit, 65cm Yoga Ball Chair, Exercise Ball with Inflatable Ring Base for Home or Office Desk, Includes Air Pump - Grey • Amazon Business $26.96 2 $53.92
Arlee - Tyler Chair Pad Seat Cushion, Memory Foam, Non-Skid Backing, Durable Fabric, Comfort and Softness, Reduces Pressure and Contours to Body, Washable, 15.5 x 15.5 Inches (Alloy Gray, Set of 2) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$505.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.99

Sales tax

 $46.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$599.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.85

Total project goal

$705.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $705.69

2 Donors

-$352.83

Donations toward project cost

-$299.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.92

match offer

-$352.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$299.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.93

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