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Ms. Byers from Norman, OK is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Activating Young Minds!

My students need a variety of seating options to create a 21st century learning environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Byers's classroom raised $510

This project is fully funded

My Students

My classroom is full of 5th grade students from various walks of life. I love how my students are so engaged in learning from exploring STEM projects, to reading and writing, to the creativity of art.

We like to get loud and move around in class, helping to secure new information in movement.

Students love participating in group projects, hands-on learning, and applying what they learn to real-life problems.

I love that my students are willing to try new things with me, and even when we struggle we all learn from our experiences!

My Project

I have studied the research behind providing various types of flexible seating options for students in Graduate School and as an Interior Designer prior to teaching. Classrooms composed of rows of desks and hard plastic chairs are of the past; today's classrooms provide options to sit, stand, or lay on a variety of furniture.

When students are given the choice to select how they want to learn, they can focus on learning, not their bodies.

I am hoping to provide yoga balls to allow active students to bounce, lap boards for students to sit on the floor and work, and comfortable chairs to focus minds on a good book. When students work with me at my table, I want them to have special stools that let them know it is an important part of their day and that I care about their learning.

We move, we play, we learn, and I want my classroom to reflect these ideals not hinder them!

Ms. Byers Jefferson 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Poly and Bark Trattoria 18" Stool in Aqua (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $91.75 1 $91.75
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Grey, 52cm • Amazon Business $19.98 4 $79.92
ONIVA - a Picnic Time brand Picnic Time Portable Recreation Reclining Oniva Seat, Black • Amazon Business $32.79 2 $65.58
Ableware 764170000 Bed Tray, Assorted • Amazon Business $18.76 3 $56.28
Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair with Metal Frame, One Size, Black • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98

Materials cost

$367.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$432.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.40

Total project goal

$509.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $509.36

3 Donors

-$495.78

Donations toward project cost

-$432.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.58

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 $0.00

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