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

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Flexible Seating and Centers Materials!

Help me give my students resources to a better classroom environment. This is my second year in special education. These materials will create more options for flexible seating and reading centers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Torres's classroom raised $470

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I'm a 5th/6th grade diverse learner teacher in the west side of Chicago. I would love to help my students have materials that would make them feel safe and loved. I work with predominantly black and brown children who deserve the world and much more. Having flexible seating and materials for reading centers would help them excel in their education. I work with students who have Autism, ADHD, and other specific learning disabilities. For them, moving around the classroom and picking their seats helps them focus on the learning goal for the day. Whether it be working on their reading centers such as playing literacy games, using technology, or writing. Having flexible seating and reading games helps them learn and be more engaged in the classroom.

They love to choose where to sit and where to work on their assignments.

This project will help me create the physical space that they need. Please help us give them just that!

Ms. Torres KIPP One Academy Grades 3-5

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.

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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

20 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Wiggle Stool, Adjustable Height 12”, 14”, 16”, or 18” for Active Seating in The Classroom, Blue (00301U01C), 12-18 Inch • Amazon Business $62.78 2 $125.56
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-BK The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
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 $19.79 2 $39.58
Fun and Function - Chair Fidget for Feet - Chair Bands for Fidgety Feet - Fidget Bands Help Kids Focus in Classroom - 9 Inches Long, Stretches to 16 Inches (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
X-Acto Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $32.48 1 $32.48
Sensory Toys Set 50 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Sensory Toys Set 50 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Learning Resources Slam Ships Sight Words Game - Ages 5+ Educational and Fun Games for Kids, Board Games for Kids, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Learning Resources Pop for Sight Words Bundle,Language Building Skill Games, Homeschool or Classroom, 2-4 Players, 100 Card Set, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $12.66 1 $12.66
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (18) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59

Materials cost

$363.22

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$398.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.35

Total project goal

$469.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$469.02

10 Donors

-$399.06

Donations toward project cost

-$341.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.36

match offer

-$67.03

Match offer toward project cost

-$56.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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$0.00

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