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Mrs. Simons from Warsaw MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhanced Learning Comfort: Flexible Seating for Life Skills Students

Help me give my students flexible seating options for life skills classroom. By offering saucer chairs, rocking chair, and ball seats, my students can choose the seating that works best for their learning.

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In today's diverse classrooms, it's crucial to create an inclusive and comfortable learning environment for all students. This is especially true for life skills students who often require additional support and accommodations. One way to enhance their classroom experience is by providing flexible seating options.

Flexible seating offers numerous benefits for live-skills students.

Firstly, it provides them with a sense of autonomy and independence. By having the freedom to select their seating, students can take ownership of their learning space and feel more in control of their educational journey. Life skills students may have unique physical or sensory needs that require different seating options. Some students may benefit from sitting on stability balls to improve strength and posture, while others prefer to stand. By offering a variety of seating choices like saucer chairs, stability balls, seat bands, and rocking chairs, we can cater to the diverse needs of our students and ensure that everyone feels supported and included.

Let's come together to support this project and give out life skills students the comfort and flexibility they need to thrive academically and personally. Together, we can make a positive impact on their educational journey and help them reach their full potential.

Mrs. Simons
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VECELO Rocking Chair Teddy Upholstered Glider Rocker with Padded Seat,High Backrest for Nursery,Living Room,Bedroom, Grey • Amazon Business $107.00 1 $107.00
CanDo Metal Ball Chair - Inflatable Ergonomic Active Seating Exercise Ball Chair with Air Pump for Home, Office, and Classroom • Amazon Business $99.12 1 $99.12
Givjoy Living Room Chair, Soft Faux Fur Saucer Chair Oversized Folding Accent Chair, Furry Lounge Lazy Chair, Metal Frame Moon Chair for Bedroom, Living Room • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Givjoy Saucer Chair, Soft Faux Fur Oversized Folding Accent Chair, Soft Furry Lounge Lazy Chair, Metal Frame Moon Chair for Bedroom, Living Room • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Gaiam unisex teen Gaiam Kids Funny Faces Stay N Play Ball XL Miss Independent, Print Miss Independent, 52cm US • Amazon Business $17.45 1 $17.45
Bouncy Bands for School Desks • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06

Materials cost

$386.61

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.54

Total project goal

$496.95

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