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Ms. G. from Revere MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for First Graders!

Help me give my students three Hokki stools for more flexible seating options.

$400 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Our students have more demands placed on them than ever before. Teachers have to balance academic learning with students' social and emotional needs. We want them to dream big and achieve, but also still be six year olds! The first graders in my class are a perfect example of this - creative, thoughtful, spunky, and full of life.

It is imperative that we give our students a choice and a voice whenever possible.

This empowers kids to advocate for themselves and take ownership of their education. Students need practice in finding what adaptations suit them best. When issues arise, the first thing that I ask my students is, "What do you need to do your best?"

My Project

I have been testing out flexible seating options in my classroom for two years. I have used mats, pillows, and standing options to allow my students to pick a "smart spot". Far and away, my students prefer the Hokki stools. I have three at the moment, and I would love to add more so more students can experience them.

I have seen the difference in work ethic and quality when my students choose their own seating.

They feel empowered and that their needs are respected. They work more diligently and efficiently when their bodies get what they need.

The Hokki stools have been particularly helpful in this, because although we take several movement breaks a day, it is not enough for some of my active learners. The stools help them to stay focused on the task at hand while getting the sensory input that they crave. Having more stools will allow more students to get what they need.

Ms. G.

Grades PreK-2

Paul Revere Innovation School

Revere, MA

Massachusetts

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 20 students.

4 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Hokki Stool 15" Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $101.66 3 $304.98

Materials cost			$304.98
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.57
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$339.55
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$59.92
Total project goal			$399.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$399.47
3 Donors			-$290.00
Donations toward project cost			-$246.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$43.50
match offer			-$109.47
Match offer toward project cost			-$93.05
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$16.42
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Flexible Seating for First Graders!

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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This teacher needs your help!

Flexible Seating for First Graders!

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Support your local school!

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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