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Mrs. Marshall from South Paris, ME is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Fidgety Children

Help me give my students flexible seating to further their educational experience by allowing choice of seating.

  • $524 goal

This project expired on May 30, 2024.

This project expired on May 30, 2024.

My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. 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. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

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 balance ball chairs will allow students to move, these will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The bendy chair 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. Marshall Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Grades 6-8

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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

6 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CanDo Ball Chair Inflatable Ergonomic Active Seating Exercise Ball Chair with Air Pump for Home, Office, and Classroom • Amazon Business $118.67 2 $237.34
malu Extra Large Padded Floor Chair w/Back Support - Japanese Chair Meditation Cushion, Comfortable Folding Backrest, Removable Easy Wash Cover • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
10 PCS Chair Bands for Kids, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Foot Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$389.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.46

Total project goal

$523.08

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