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Ms. Bradshaw from Bristol, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Focus, Comfort, and Inclusion

Help me give my students Middle schoolers need movement, choice, and comfort to succeed. Help us bring flexible seating to our classroom to support focus, engagement, and the diverse needs of all learners!

  • $1,085 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

My Project

At Wallace Middle School in Bristol, Virginia, our classroom is full of bright, curious, and energetic students navigating the complex transition from childhood to adolescence. They’re figuring out who they are, how they learn, and how to connect with others. But one thing we know for sure: traditional desks and chairs don’t meet the needs of middle school learners.

Many of my students struggle with attention, self-regulation, and emotional overwhelm during the day.

Some are neurodivergent, with autism spectrum disorder or ADHD. Others have experienced trauma or are learning to manage strong emotions through social-emotional learning strategies. For these students, being confined to a hard chair and desk can make learning even more challenging.

Flexible seating allows students to choose what helps them focus, feel calm, and stay engaged. Some students need to move while they learn. Others crave cozy, quiet spaces. Flexible options like wobble stools, bean bags, standing desks, and floor cushions give them the freedom to learn in the way that works best for them.

With your support, we will create a dynamic classroom space where students:

Choose seating that supports their learning style

Work collaboratively in small groups or independently in calming corners

Learn how to self-regulate through movement and choice

Feel empowered, valued, and included—no matter their background or needs

This project will directly impact over 100 students this year and continue to support many more for years to come. With flexible seating, our classroom becomes more than a room—it becomes a space for growth, creativity, and belonging.

Thank you for believing in public education and supporting the unique needs of middle schoolers. Your generosity will help us create a classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and ready to learn.

Ms. Bradshaw Wallace Middle 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

Never Before Funded 100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Plastic Mobile Desk Chair, Dark Gray (YUYCX019DG) • Quill.com $292.99 3 $878.97

Materials cost

$878.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$922.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$162.73

Total project goal

$1,084.88

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