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Mrs. Smith from Urbandale, IA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Comfortable Spaces for Creativity

Help me give my students flexible seating options to enhance our classroom learning environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $1,167

This project is fully funded

My Project

A "traditional" desk and chair classroom is outdated. It is uncomfortable and confining. I want to create a space for my adult-sized students to feel like they can move and collaborate in an environment that will honor them.

I want to help them see the classroom as a space to have flow and flexibility.

With the items on this list, I will be able to have multiple learning spaces in my classroom that will help my student create community and collaborate effectively. All of the items will create a more comfortable and professional setting, instead of a traditional school setting.

Mrs. Smith Urbandale High School Grades 9-12 Urbandale, IA View local requests

More than a third 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

150 students impacted 18donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ENOVI Starfish Ball Chair, Yoga Ball Chair Exercise Ball Chair Ergonomic Design for Home Office Desk, Stability Ball & Balance Ball Seat to Relieve Back Pain, 24IN, AB • Amazon Business $74.97 4 $299.88
Trademark Innovations Portable Multiuse Folding Seat, Light Blue • Amazon Business $45.41 4 $181.64
VASAGLE Bar Table, Small Kitchen Dining Table, High Top Pub Table, Height Cocktail Table for Living Room Party, Sturdy Metal Frame, 23.6 x 23.6 x 36.2 Inches for Narrow Spaces, Ebony Black and Black • Amazon Business $78.38 2 $156.76
Meditation Floor Pillow Set of 2, Square Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Floor Cushion for Living Room Tatami, Turquoise, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $44.98 3 $134.94
VASAGLE Bar Stools, Set of 2 Bar Chairs, Kitchen Breakfast Bar Stools with Footrest, Industrial in Living Room, Party Room, Charcoal Gray and Black ULBC065B04 • Amazon Business $56.99 2 $113.98

Materials cost

$887.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $60.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$991.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.93

Total project goal

$1,166.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,166.21

13 Donors

-$769.56

Donations toward project cost

-$680.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$365.77

Match offers toward project cost

-$310.90

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.89

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 $0.00

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