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Ms. Wilson from Richmond, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Learning Environments with Flexible Seating Solutions

Help me give my students the flexible seating options they need to be successful!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wilson's classroom raised $458

This project is fully funded

My Project

Flexible seating options are of paramount importance in educational settings, particularly for students with autism and unique sensory needs. These individuals often experience sensory sensitivities that can affect their comfort and engagement in a traditional classroom environment. Introducing flexible seating addresses these sensory challenges, fostering a more inclusive and accommodating space that significantly impacts their learning experience and overall success.

For students with autism, sensory sensitivities can range from hypersensitivity to certain stimuli, such as lights or sounds, to a heightened need for sensory stimulation through activities like rocking or fidgeting.

In a conventional classroom with rigid seating arrangements, these sensory needs often go unmet, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and reduced focus. Flexible seating options, on the other hand, provide a spectrum of choices that allow students to select seating that aligns with their sensory preferences. This not only reduces sensory discomfort but also empowers students to better regulate their sensory experiences, thereby improving their self-regulation skills.

Furthermore, flexible seating encourages active engagement and participation. By offering diverse seating choices like standing desks, wobble stools, or bean bags, students can select the seating that helps them concentrate and learn most effectively. This autonomy in choosing their learning environment not only enhances their sense of agency but also promotes intrinsic motivation, leading to increased attentiveness and active involvement in classroom activities. In this environment, students with autism can develop a sense of ownership over their learning space, which can be a transformative experience, ultimately fostering a positive attitude toward learning and creating an environment in which they can truly succeed.

Ms. Wilson Crestview Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

8 students impacted 18donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98
26" Vinyl Bean Bag Chair - Lime Green • Kaplan Early Learning Company $89.06 1 $89.06
Flex-Space Wobble Chair - 14" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $74.99 1 $74.99
American Plastic Toys Little Kids (4-Pack, Blue), Stackable, Lightweight, & Portable, Reading, Gaming, TV, Outdoor & Indoor, 50lb Max Scoop Rocker • Amazon Business $29.86 1 $29.86

Materials cost

$353.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$389.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.68

Total project goal

$457.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $457.88

16 Donors

-$390.38

Donations toward project cost

-$331.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.54

match offer

-$67.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$57.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.12

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 $0.00

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