Help me give my students a chance to sit around the room in flexible seating to increase engagement and focus.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Barda's classroom raised $356
This project is fully funded
My Project
This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of an innovative and flexible learning environment for my 6th-grade students at Innes CLC. As I continue to nurture young learners at this pivotal stage of development, I am seeking donations to create a classroom that empowers students to thrive, collaborate, and learn in a space that best suits their needs.
Our students, who are at the transition from elementary to middle school, are at a unique developmental stage.
They often thrive when they have the flexibility to move, collaborate, and choose the space that aligns with their individual learning styles. Recognizing that traditional seating arrangements—such as rigid desks and chairs—do not always support the diverse needs of my students, I aim to create a more dynamic and comfortable classroom setting.
The goal of this project is to purchase cushions that will provide students with the opportunity to choose where and how they learn. These seating options will allow for both individual work and collaborative group activities, giving students the freedom to move and engage in ways that enhance their learning experience.
Additionally, our students come in various sizes and developmental stages, and offering more adaptable seating arrangements will ensure that everyone, from the smallest to the tallest, can work comfortably and effectively. By providing these choices, we also aim to foster responsibility, self-regulation, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
This project will not only benefit my current 6th-grade students but also positively impact future students.
Your donation will directly fund the purchase of these seating options, creating a learning space where students can be comfortable, engaged, and empowered to do their best work.
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
Lakeshore Flex-Space Comfy Pillows - Set of 6 - Floor Seats for Flexible Seating, Floor Cushions in Classrooms
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$169.00
1
$169.00
12 Pcs Floor Cushions Bulk for Classroom 15 Inch Colored Flexible Seating with Handle Soft Foam Floor Pillow Kids Floor Seats Cushion for Kids Adults Daycare School Home Office Chair (Hexagon)
• Amazon Business
$90.99
1
$90.99
Materials cost
$259.99
Vendor shipping charges
$8.45
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.90
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$302.34
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.35
Total project goal
$355.69
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$355.69
4 Donors
-$304.79
Donations toward project cost
-$261.06
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$43.73
match offer
-$48.57
Match offer toward project cost
-$41.28
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Barda and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
