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Ms. Chamberlain from Des Moines, IA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Ms. Chamberlain’s 6th Grade Class!

Help me give my students flexible seating options to turn my classroom into a cozy and welcoming place! My goal is for students to feel excited about coming to school and I hope these items will encourage that!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Chamberlain's classroom raised $675

This project is fully funded

My Project

Flexible seating allows for students to make choices that work best for their learning. During independent work time or partner work students can choose to work around the classroom in a spot that works for them. This past year students were able to sit at different tables around the room or use clipboards to sit or lay down on the floor while working.

I have noticed that when students are able to choose their spot they are more engaged and often less disruptive than when they are sitting at their desk.

The products that I have selected will give students a variety of options for seating in the classroom. The bean bags will allow for a comfortable floor seating option and can easily be moved around the room. The standing desks will give students who need extra movement during class the opportunity to do that without disrupting others around them. Perch stools and fluffy chairs can be used at student desks for independent work, brought to the teacher table for group work, or used with partners anywhere in the classroom.

Giving students the opportunity to have choice in their learning makes a positive impact on their confidence and independence. I’m so excited for this upcoming school year and hope these products will help these amazing students grow even more!

Ms. Chamberlain Findley Elementary 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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Nearly all 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Givjoy Comfy Saucer Chair, Soft Faux Fur Oversized Folding Chair, Flexible Lounge Lazy Chair for Kids Girls Teens Adults, Moon Chair for Dorm Rooms, Bedroom, Living Room • Amazon Business $68.87 2 $137.74
Big Joe Milano Plush Desert Rose Beanbag Chair • Amazon Business $64.99 2 $129.98
Sweetcrispy Small Mobile Rolling Standing Desk - Overbed Table, Teacher Podium with Wheels, Adjustable Work Table, Rolling Desk Laptop Computer Cart for Home, Office, Classroom • Amazon Business $59.96 2 $119.92
ECR4Kids Wave Seat, 14in - 15.1in Seat Height, Perch Stool, Light Purple, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $96.10 1 $96.10
Blush Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll, 4 feet x 12 feet • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$501.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$34.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$573.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.23

Total project goal

$674.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$674.86

6 Donors

-$501.13

Donations toward project cost

-$467.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.75

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$48.73

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$0.00

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