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Ms. Dallape from Easton, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Lower Elementary Students in the Music Classroom

Help me give my students flexible seating arrangements for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders in the general music classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dallape's classroom raised $571

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a first year teacher, There are a lot of things I am learning about, especially as it relates to how students learn best. I have noticed that the traditional model of sitting at chairs and looking at the board does not suit every students learning style. In fact, I have noticed that this traditional teaching model is now outdated and does not suit the needs of the next generation on students. Therefore, my project involves having flexible seating arrangements so that students can learn through responsive teaching practices. I am requesting Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seats, Flexible Seating Floor Cushions, Flower Plush Throw Pillows and more.

This project mostly benefits the students who are in lower elementary students in the general music classroom, as this will allow them to have flexible seating and allow for them to engage more/different activities and lessons.

I have noticed that traditional chairs are not only not suitable for younger children, but can be unsafe and can cause for students to fall or get hurt in the classroom. My project proposal involves getting movable seating dots and chairs so that students can in different ways around the room. The dots would be moveable so that they don't have to sit on the floor. The can be re arranged so students can move and engage in different Kodaly lesson activities. The dots are a better option than a rug because of sanitation and because they can be moved. The chairs may be used for a calming corner or for students or for students who may need different seating needs based on services needed for specific students in the music classroom.

Overall, these materials can be used for many years to come and with benefit the students so they are more engaged and feel comfortable in the music classroom.

Ms. Dallape Samuel Staples Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Easton, CT View local requests 150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 3 $209.97
8 Pcs Extra Thick Flexible Seating Floor Cushions Assorted Colored Floor Pillow Classroom Floor Seating Soft Floor Seat Cushion for Kids Learning Sitting Daycare School Chair (Bright Colors,Hexagon) • Amazon Business $66.99 3 $200.97
4 Pcs Flower Plush Throw Pillows Cute Flower Floor Pillow Daisy Shaped Floor Cushions Aesthetic Flower Seat Cushion Flower Chair Pads for Kids Seating Bed Bedroom Sofa Decor, 4 Styles (15 Inch) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$437.93

Vendor shipping charges

$10.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.59

Total project goal

$570.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$570.59

1 Donor

-$285.29

Donations toward project cost

-$242.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.79

match offer

-$285.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$242.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.79

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$0.00

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