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Mrs. Casebolt from Independence, MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Flexible Thinking

Help me give my students flexible seating for increased thinking power. These yoga balls allow students to choose their seating and have a comfortable environment to learn.

  • $284 goal

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My Students

My Students

My students are in a sixth, seventh and eighth grade gifted classroom.

My students describe our gifted classroom as a place they can be themselves, to explore without being put into a category or box.

They are creative, free thinkers, that desire and need challenges not offered by the regular content curriculum.

Often students describe our class as "structured chaos." They have an opportunity to explore a variety of interests that they might not have known about or are striving to be an expert in. Gifted children are likely to be the next generation’s innovators and leaders—yet they are often invisible in the classroom, lacking the motivation to reach full potential.

My Project

I believe that students need an environment that allows for thinking to grow. Redesigning my classroom to have different seating options will have benefits for my students health and academic success. The benefits of flexible seating include burning more calories, using up excess energy, improving metabolism, increased motivation and engagement, creating a better oxygen flow to the brain, and improving core strength and overall posture. It's no surprise that physical activity is linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior.

Beyond allowing students to choose their seat, flexible classroom seating allows students to sit or stand in a way that best suits their body.

Some students have a tendency to move, some wiggle, some bounce, some sway, and some sit with perfect posture. Flexible seating allows students to physically become more comfortable while they are learning.

Mrs. Casebolt Pioneer Ridge Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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Independence, MO 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

65 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Exercise Ball for Yoga, Balance, Stability from SmarterLife - Fitness, Pilates, Birthing, Therapy, Office Ball Chair and Flexible Seating | Anti Burst, Non Slip | + Workout Ball Guide (Blue, 75 cm) • Amazon Business $25.97 4 $103.88
Exercise Ball for Yoga, Balance, Stability from SmarterLife - Fitness, Pilates, Birthing, Therapy, Office Ball Chair, Classroom Flexible Seating - Anti Burst, Non Slip + Workout Guide (Red, 75cm) • Amazon Business $25.97 4 $103.88

Materials cost

$207.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$240.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.51

Total project goal

$283.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $283.39

4 Donors

-$272.88

Donations toward project cost

-$232.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.50

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.51

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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