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Ms. Buerkley from Midvale, UT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Empowered Learning

Help me give my students flexible seating to encourage them to be flexible learners, encourage a classroom community of cooperation and engagement, as well as give students a sense of empowerment over their learning.

  • $1,806 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

My Project

I believe that introducing flexible seating in my classroom could significantly enhance my students' learning experiences. The items I have chosen: tables and chairs, will not only empower my learners by allowing them to choose their preferred seating arrangements, but also keep them engaged and motivated throughout the lesson.

The benefits of flexible seating are numerous.

It fosters collaboration, encourages movement, and accommodates various learning styles, making our classroom a more dynamic space. The items in the project will help me engage and empower my students by giving them choice. This also creates accountability with students.

Ms. Buerkley Midvalley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Midvale, UT View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Independent Floor Work Space Bundle - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $312.55 2 $625.10
Correll Thermal Fused Activity Table Rectangular Classroom & Kids' Activity Table, Height Adjustable 19-29", 48"L x 24"W x 19"H • Quill.com $219.10 2 $438.20
Correll 48" Clover-Shaped Activity Table, Height-Adjustable, Frosty White/Black (A48DE-CLO-80) • Quill.com $308.61 1 $308.61
Lewtemi 4 Pcs Flexible Seating Yoga Ball Chair for Classroom 16.8 Inch Inflatable Donut Ball Chair with Inflator for Kids Student Sensory Balance Autistic Children and Office Exercise • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98

Materials cost

$1,451.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.26

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,534.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$270.87

Total project goal

$1,805.80

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