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Mrs. Pamela Gaeding from Chicago IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Flexiable Seating Enhances Focus in Young Students !

My students need flexible seating options to enhance their focus and learning!

  • $553 goal

This project expired on November 15, 2018.

This project expired on November 15, 2018.

My Students

Our 2nd grade is full of 24 fun-loving kids who are full of energy. The students are an amazing group of kiddos from the Chicagoland area. They are excited about school and learning. They are a mix of 7 and 8 year olds who are loving their adventure in school.

Our students are eager and excited to learn and try new things on a daily basis.

They are on their way to becoming life-long lovers of learning. They attend a Chicago public school. We are one of the many low-income schools where a majority of our students receive free or reduced price breakfast and lunch.

My Project

How do you learn best? I know I learn best and retain more when I’m comfortable! I am requesting different types of flexible seating for my 2nd grade classroom.

Flexiable seating has proven to help young students stay focused and more alert during lessons.

Children need to move. Flexible seating allows them to wobble, rock, bounce, lean or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow and core strength. In turn, this burns more calories and increases metabolism.

I am requesting calm colored floor cushions, wobbly seats, flex seats, and textures cushions for my students. Having a few different options will allow students to find our what works best for their learning style. I also am requesting an a help your self supplies center, where the kids will be able to find all materials they need.

Mrs. Pamela Gaeding
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
WC714 - Flex-Space Wobble Chair - 14" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 3 $209.97
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
DD380X - Calming Colors® Soft Seats - Set of 5 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.99 1 $47.99
LC511BU - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 3 $44.97
FF439 - Help-Yourself Supply Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$432.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$469.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.83

Total project goal

$552.22

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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