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Mrs. Miranda from Bluffton, SC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Miranda's classroom raised $529

Flexible and Fun - Giving Kids a Choice

My students need various flexible seating options such as stability balls, stools, low coffee tables for floor seating, and a rug for our comfy reading area.

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Mrs. Miranda Bluffton Middle School
Bluffton, SC Grades 6-8

My Students

I teach 6th grade English language arts in a small town in South Carolina that has a large ESOL population and students who come from low-income households. Since my students are just starting middle school, they go through a lot of changes throughout the year. They move from the elementary mindset, to the independence of middle school. They have to learn how to take control of their learning and manage their time wisely. They also need to become responsible, independent critical thinkers, who take pride in their learning. My students are creative, inspiring, and never cease to amaze me!

I am blessed to have the privilege to inspire my students to find a love for reading and writing, and I am honored to be part of the start of their middle school journey!

My Project

My students are just beginning their middle school adventure. In order to foster a positive learning environment that will involve collaboration, it is important to provide students a choice when it comes to where they learn. 6th graders need to become independent, manage their time wisely, and take control of their own learning. Part of this is being able to find an area in the classroom where they learn best! Whether it be sitting on stools and working with a clipboard, to bouncing as they work on stability balls, to getting comfy in the reading area, student choice is important.

I believe it is my job as an educator to foster a love for learning, and if students can choose to sit where they learn best, they are one step closer to enjoying their time in the classroom.

However, I need your help to make this possible! Not only will it benefit my upcoming students, it will benefit many students to come. I want kids to enjoy their time in my classroom so they can focus on learning, instead of how uncomfortable they are! Thank you in advance for believing in my vision for a positive, comfy, and flexible learning environment!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 10 donors
Mrs. Miranda Bluffton Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Bluffton, SC View local requests

More than half of 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

100 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-STOOLBB-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17 3/4" Height, 11 3/4" Wide, 11 3/4" Length, Black Legs (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Trideer Exercise Ball Chair, Stability Ball with Ring & Pump, Flexible Seating, Improves Balance, Core Strength & Posture (Office & Home & Classroom) (Ball with Ring (Silver), 65cm) • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
DHP Parsons Modern Coffee Table, Black Wood Grain • Amazon Business $37.19 2 $74.38
Clipboard Dry Erase Surface 9'' x 12.5'' Letter Size Low Profile Clip Whiteboard (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $42.95 1 $42.95
Fidget Kick Bouncy Chair Bands (20 Pack) - Education Supplies - Silently Improves Focus for Classroom Students - ADHD ADD SPD OCD Autism and Sensory Tool - Bounce & Stretch Foot Band for Seats • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Noahas Super Soft Modern Shag Area Rugs Fluffy Living Room Carpet Comfy Bedroom Home Decorate Floor Kids Playing Mat 4 Feet by 5.3 Feet,Blue • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$386.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$449.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.28

Total project goal

$528.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $528.56

6 Donors

-$403.56

Donations toward project cost

-$343.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.53

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

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