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Mrs. Monachino from Lakewood CO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Flexible Seating For Comfy, Cozy Learning!

My students need flexible seating in order to be successful. My first graders are high energy and all learn differently. Not all my students feel successful sitting at a desk and chair.

  • $514 goal

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My Students

My students encounter many daily challenges. They are willing to take risks and experience success. Our school has become a safe space for them to take on these challenges because of the staff and culture at our school.

My first graders are looking forward to begin their journey to become life long learners.

They are a wonderful mixture of students, who are hard workers, striving to succeed. My first graders are at the beginning of their educational journey and I hope to inspire a love for learning in them.

My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are mainly working at their desk or on the floor with a clipboard and a pillow. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stool and balls are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desk but will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The comfy floor seats and the lap desk will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

Mrs. Monachino
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted Colors (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $51.41 2 $102.82
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Blue • Amazon Business $25.00 4 $100.00
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 52cm • Amazon Business $17.99 4 $71.96
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair, Made in the USA, Active Sitting for Toddler, Pre-School, Kids, and Teens; Kids don't have to sit still anymore -The BEST seat in any Classroom! - Blue - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $65.95 1 $65.95
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) (34cm Purple) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98

Materials cost

$376.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$436.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.02

Total project goal

$513.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$513.49

9 Donors

-$513.49

Donations toward project cost

-$436.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.02

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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