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Ms. Schmidt-Kost from Minneapolis, MN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Flexible Minds

Help me give my students the freedom of flexible seating in my classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schmidt-Kost's classroom raised $645

This project is fully funded

My Project

Traditionally, students sat at desks facing the board and the teacher taught from the front of the room. This we now know is not the best way for students to learn nor for teachers to teach. My project will supply me with two tall tables, lap desks, yoga ball chairs, stools, and other supplies to turn my classroom into a flexible learning room.

Students will be able to choose the best seat for their own learning style.

That could be on the floor at a low table, at a high table, or sitting on a yoga ball. That seating choice is up to them, and so is their learning!

Ms. Schmidt-Kost Edison High School Grades 9-12

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.

Minneapolis, MN View local requests

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

120 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOOBRO Bar Table and Chairs Set, 47.2” Rectangular Pub Bar Table and 2 Bar Stools, 3-Piece Breakfast Table Set for Kitchen Living Room, Dining Room, Sturdy Metal Frame, Rustic Brown BF52BT01 • Amazon Business $128.68 2 $257.36
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $81.12 1 $81.12
ShadeOn Calming Fluorescent Light Covers (Set of 4, Milky Way) - Starry Magnetic Space Light Filters for for Ceiling Lights Classroom & Office, Fits 2x4 Light Fixtures, Teachers Educational Supplies • Amazon Business $39.50 1 $39.50
RESNICE LED Fairy String Lights 200FT 600 LEDs Outside Indoor Plug In String Lights Waterproof Remote Control for Living Bed Room, Backyard, Patio, Garden, Porch, Wedding or Christmas Decorating • Amazon Business $28.59 1 $28.59
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair Ball - Extra 52cm Balance Ball for Classic Balance Ball Chairs, Green • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Amazon Basics Bullet/Chisel Reversible Tip Chalk Markers, Bold Point, 8 Pack, Bright Colors • Amazon Business $13.56 1 $13.56
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Alaskan Blue - Fits up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43103 • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Charcoal - Fits up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43105 • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Aqua Sky - Fits up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43109 • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Rose Quartz - Fits up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43104 • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84

Materials cost

$487.47

Vendor shipping charges

$23.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$547.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.67

Total project goal

$644.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$644.45

8 Donors

-$496.30

Donations toward project cost

-$421.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.44

match offer

-$148.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.22

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$0.00

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