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Mrs. Becthold from Mount Vernon IA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Flexible Seating Flexible Thinkers

Help me give my students flexible seating to help students stay engaged in learning activities.

  • $527 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Our class consists of 20 amazing 3rd-grade students who enjoy learning in all different types of settings. They are creative, inquisitive, hard-working, and eager to learn about the world around them, as well as themselves.

Students work as a team, encouraging each other to grow and explore our wonderful world.

Our school is a small district in Iowa with passionate teachers who are motivated to give their students opportunities that will make them successful in and out of the classroom.

My Project

Students need to be engaged in their learning activities but sometimes it's hard to sit in one spot for long. That is why we make an effort to change our learning environment throughout the day and week. Sometimes we sit in our seats, but other times we sit on the floor. We also have learning spaces available outside, which students love! However, the ground and classroom floor can be hard, and if we venture outside in the morning it can still be damp from the dew.

Mats would allow my adventurous students to move about inside or outside and still be comfortable so they can concentrate on their learning activities.

Having a classroom set of mats would allow all students the opportunity to participate comfortably each day. These mats are also easily cleaned each day. Thank you so much for supporting our class, making it easier and more comfortable for the students to travel around for their learning!

Mrs. Becthold
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mind Reader YOGAPVC-BLU All Purpose Extra Thick Yoga Fitness & Exercise Mats with Carrying Strap, High Density Anti-Tear, Blue • Amazon Business $19.14 4 $76.56
Gaiam Essentials Premium Yoga Mat with Yoga Mat Carrier Sling, Purple, 72"L x 24"W x 1/4 Inch Thick • Amazon Business $22.57 3 $67.71
BalanceFrom GoYoga All Purpose High Density Non-Slip Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap, 1/4", Green • Amazon Business $19.20 3 $57.60
BalanceFrom GoYoga All Purpose High Density Non-Slip Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap, 1/4", Red • Amazon Business $18.01 3 $54.03
Mind Reader YOGAPVC-PUR All Purpose Extra Thick Yoga Fitness & Exercise Mats with Carrying Strap, High Density Anti-Tear, Purple • Amazon Business $16.67 3 $50.01
Mind Reader YOGAPVC-PUR All Purpose Extra Thick Yoga Fitness & Exercise Mats with Carrying Strap, High Density Anti-Tear • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Gaiam Essentials Premium Yoga Mat with Yoga Mat Carrier Sling, Pink, 72"L x 24"W x 1/4 Inch Thick • Amazon Business $21.54 1 $21.54
Gaiam Essentials Premium Yoga Mat with Yoga Mat Carrier Sling, Navy, 72"L x 24"W x 1/4 Inch Thick • Amazon Business $18.30 1 $18.30

Materials cost

$385.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$26.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$447.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.04

Total project goal

$526.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$526.96

4 Donors

-$254.66

Donations toward project cost

-$231.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.20

match offer

-$254.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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