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Mrs. Melissa Espinoza from South Gate, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating And More

Help me give my students flexible seating in the classroom for collaboration and self care.

  • $306 goal

This project expired on July 26, 2025.

This project expired on July 26, 2025.

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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

Flexible seating allows students to choose where they want to sit in the classroom. There are many reasons to using flexible seating arrangements. These include encouraging student choice, building a sense of community, and improving collaboration among peers. Since students spend a significant amount of time in class, offering comfortable seating can greatly enhance their engagement and participation. Additionally, flexible seating allows students to make intentional decisions about their learning environment, helping them find the best space that meets their individual learning needs.

There are many benefits to using flexible seating arrangements.

Flexible seating provides various options for students. For some learners, staying focused on their tasks can be difficult. By offering a range of seating choices, these students can take charge of their learning spaces, making them feel more at ease and better able to concentrate.

Mrs. Melissa Espinoza San Miguel Avenue Elementary School 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.

South Gate, CA 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

22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
FDW Office Chair Computer High Back Adjustable Ergonomic Desk Chair Executive PU Leather Swivel Task Chair with Armrests Lumbar Support (Black) • Amazon Business $72.98 1 $72.98

Materials cost

$201.98

Vendor shipping charges

$6.45

Sales tax

$18.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.87

Total project goal

$305.81

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