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Ms. Winston from Paterson, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Differentiated Seating

Help me give my students a comfortable place to sit while engaged in morning meetings and independent reading.

  • $1,482 goal

This project expired on September 9, 2025.

This project expired on September 9, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

The project "Differentiated Seating" has materials for my students to feel comfortable during morning meetings and independent reading time. I plan to allow students who exhibit positive behavior to use the rug to complete work and socialize with others in the room.

My students come to school everyday eager to learn, My goal is to provide a safe, positive and trusting environment while they are learning.

I would like to allow my students to move around to different sitting areas in the room while they are working . Students are expected to sit in their chairs for about 5 hours a day while learning. I would like to provide my students with a variety of seating, while they are engaged in learning.

Ms. Winston Edward W Kilpatrick Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Paterson, NJ 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

27 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carpets for Kids KIDSoft Feet Baby Animals Border Carpet, 8 x 12 Feet, Rectangle, Multicolored, Blue • School Specialty $541.46 1 $541.46
10 Pcs Wobble Cushion Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kid Flexible Seating Promotes Active Learning Improves Student Productivity Stability Inflated Balance Disc Pad with Air Pump for Classroom • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Marsui 12 Pcs 2'' Extra Thick 14'' Round Floor Cushions Classroom Elementary Flexible Seating for Kids Students Reading Corner Pillows Bulk Alternative Sitting for Daycare Preschool(Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
CAI TENG Fleece Throw Blankets Bulk Dark Grey 50 x 60 Lightweight Warm for Kids Soft Cozy Pet-Friendly Bulk Fleece Blanket 15 Pack Solid for Deco Bed, Sofa, Couch, Wedding, Gifts, Outdoor • Amazon Business $69.90 1 $69.90
CAI TENG Blankets&Throws Fleece Throw Blanket Bulk Grey 50x60 inch Blanket for Couch Bed Kids Dorms Red Christmas Deco Blankets Soft Cozy Travel Blankets Lightweight Small Throws 15 Pack Burgundy • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
Squishy Stress Balls 12 Pack for Kids & Adults Super Soft Slow Rising Balls, Squeeze Ball Stretchy Fidget Ball for Autism Sensory Fidget Toys for Toddler, Gifts Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $16.14 4 $64.56
Hydroponic Garden Aquaponic Fish Tank Plants Growing System Self-Cleaning Seed Sprouter Tray • Amazon Business $48.95 1 $48.95
Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Ritz, Nutter Butter, Teddy Grahams Variety Pack - Nabisco Cookies Assortment Bulk - Care Package Gift Box (40 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Calming Corner Classroom Posters – Set of 8 Educational Posters with Feelings Chart, Zones of Regulation, Calm Down Corner Kit Prints for Modern and Boho Classroom Decor | Mental Health Posters UNFRAMED, 11 x 14 Inches (Colorful) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
150 Packs Plastic Positive Affirmation Chips with 50 Motivational Sayings Waterproof Kindness Coins for Classroom Encourage Prizes, 100 Day of School Coins Double Printed, 1.57 Inch (Lively Style) • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Outus 60 Pcs Positive Teachers Postcards Back to School Thinking of You Themed Blank Cards Cute Inspirational Postcard First Day of School Supply for Teachers Students(Mexican Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
500 Pcs Adorable Round Happy Birthday Stickers in 8 Designs with Perforated Line Expanded Version (Each Measures 1.5" in Diameter) • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92
Kinetic Sand, 2lbs Pink Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $6.18 1 $6.18
Kinetic Sand Mold n’ Flow with 1.5lbs Red & Teal Play Sand, 3 Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $6.14 1 $6.14
500 PCS Merry Christmas Stickers, 8 Cute Designs Labels Winter Holiday Decoration for Xmas Display Envelope Seal Christmas Party Supplies Gifts Tags Craft Decors with Perforation line (1.5” Each) • Amazon Business $4.94 1 $4.94

Materials cost

$1,050.78

Vendor shipping charges

$162.44

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,258.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$222.17

Total project goal

$1,481.15

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