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Dr. Mullins from Tampa FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Dr. Mullins' Fun and Fabulous Seating

Help me give my students flexible seating choices so they can work comfortably in our classroom.

  • $900 goal

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My Students

My 8th grade science students are fantastic! They are inquisitive scientists and work hard to make sure they are learning what they need to know. They are upbeat and energetic and a joy to teach every day. Some of my students have learning challenges, but they don’t let that stop them! They keep trying no matter what. The students are very bright and love to participate in STEM challenges. We need flexible seating options in our classroom to help us accomplish our learning goals.

My Project

This year I am working to make our classroom a more comfortable and inviting place for the students by providing flexible seating options. The students work collaboratively on most projects, so it is important for them to have places to sit that allow for effective communication. My students are very energetic and many of my 8th graders are adult size. This makes typical middle school seating options uncomfortable for them. They often have difficulty sitting still and focusing on tasks.

My goal is to create gathering spaces in the classroom for collaborative work and provide students with flexible, more comfortable seating arrangements.

I have a few older office chairs in our classroom that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These are very popular and students arrive early to class to get them. Recently, I've borrowed some wobble chairs from the media center and the students seem more focused when they sit on them. Research shows that this type of motion can help students focus better when they are in class, especially for students who have difficulty with concentration and paying attention. Kids need to be able to wiggle!

I would like to add wobble chairs and yoga balls to our classroom seating options to help the students focus better. My students have also requested a large classroom rug so that they could sit on the floor to work at times. In my experience, students work best in comfortable environments. As the day goes on, students get tired from sitting all day and have more difficulty concentrating. Please help me make my classroom a place of active learning and provide my students with flexible seating options to help them focus and learn better.

Dr. Mullins
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Pre-Teen Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Home & School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 10-11, Grade 5-6, Dark Blue (18in) • Amazon Business $66.99 6 $401.94
CHILDCRAFT STEAM 6 FT X 9 FT RECTANGLE • School Specialty $228.87 1 $228.87
WALIKI Adult Size Chair Ball with Feet 4 Pack | Alternative Classroom Seating | 30"/75CM Color Mix • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99

Materials cost

$700.80

Vendor shipping charges

$22.89

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$764.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.86

Total project goal

$899.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$899.06

16 Donors

-$899.06

Donations toward project cost

-$764.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.86

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$0.00

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