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Ms. Collier from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exceeding Expectations!

Help me give my students that struggle with impulsive movement by providing the wiggle seats and bouncy bands. This would give my students a chance to focus better in the classroom. It would truly be appreciated.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Collier's classroom raised $345

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have the pleasure of working with students from 3rd thru 5th grade. My students strive to do their best and have personalities that are vibrant. They know what they want and how to get it. Some of our students just need extra support.

My Project

The bouncy bands and wiggle seats will provide stability for those students that struggle with uncontrollable movement and focusing in class. These tools provide a way for the students to move while still being able to focus on the lesson and/or independent work. The tools will also help with classroom disruption.

These tools will play as a catalyst to teach students how to focus on their work more, as their growth mindset develops.

The bands and seats will guide our students to become more self-aware of their physical and mental connection.

Ms. Collier Deneen School of Excellence Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Antimicrobial Wiggle Seat - Small • Kaplan Early Learning Company $18.86 8 $150.88
Bouncy Bands(r) for School Chairs - Increase Focus and Decrease Anxiety • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 8 $107.68

Materials cost

$258.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.61

Total project goal

$344.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$344.05

1 Donor

-$229.36

Donations toward project cost

-$194.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.40

match offer

-$114.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$97.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.20

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$0.00

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