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Ms. Montalbano from Tamarac FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flex Your Mind!

Help me give my students modern, adaptable, and inspiring seating for the classroom!

  • $387 goal

This project expired on January 2, 2024.

This project expired on January 2, 2024.

My Project

Flex seating is not just about replacing rigid desks and chairs; it's a total transformation of the learning environment. This empowers students to take ownership of their learning experience and adapt their seating choice to suit their individual preferences and needs.

By providing students with comfortable and adaptable seating options, we can enhance their focus and concentration.

Moreover, the freedom to move and collaborate with peers promotes social interaction, communication skills, and teamwork – essential skills for success in today's world.

It encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning, fostering independence and self-motivation. By creating a classroom environment that mimics the real world, we prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in their future careers.

Ms. Montalbano
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Comfy Pillows - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
LILYPAD Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids | Stackable, Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary, Middle School or Home Learning | Lightweight, Portable Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids and ADHD Kids (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet - Transform Chairs into Wobble Chairs • Kaplan Early Learning Company $27.86 1 $27.86
KODENG Large Small Lazy Sofas Cover Chairs Without Filler Linen Cloth Lounger Seat Bean Bag Pouf Puff Couch Tatami Living Room Beanbags (RED, 85x105cm) • Amazon Business $23.80 1 $23.80
WALIKI Chair Ball with Feet for Kids | Alternative Classroom Seating | Balance Ball | (20"/50CM) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Bouncy Bands for School Desks • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) • Amazon Business $16.50 1 $16.50

Materials cost

$282.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.95

Total project goal

$386.33

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