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Mrs. Pratt from Lewiston, ME is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Self-Contained

Help me give my students alternative seating through k'motion stools, beanbag chairs, and a carpet. The caddies will help make materials available to students when they choose to work at an alternative space. Thank you so much!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Pratt's classroom raised $788

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My Students

Our school strives to find the leader in all students. Every child has capabilities, talents, and strengths; sometimes, all it takes is exposure or motivation. The students in my class strive for excellence. They all inherently care about one another and continually make an effort to improve in all aspects.

My classroom consists of eight amazing students from kindergarten to 3rd grade who all have IEP's and behavior plans.

Each child in my classroom absolutely loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary greatly. We incorporate a variety of learning strategies, group work, and alternative seating and learning options to ensure that each student's needs are met, right where they are! Meeting their needs is important as most of our day is spent within our classroom. We, however, do go to Specials/Unified Arts (Art, PE, STEAM, Music, Library) with their grade level and general education class.

My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, sitting or laying on the floor with a clipboard. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They are more engaged and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools will allow students to sit at a desk/higher tables but will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! The carpet and the beanbag chair will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. The beanbag chair is lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.

I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

Project tagged as

Lewiston, ME
Grades PreK-2
Students with Disabilities
Traditional School
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Pratt Montello Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Ameristrong Classroom Carpet-Good Shape: Oval, Rug Dimensions: 7' 6" W x 12' L, Color: Cranberry (CB) • Teachers' School Supply $176.88 1 $176.88

LC573BU - Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30") • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98

15" K'Motion Stool - Gray-Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.95 2 $99.90

TT300X - Neon Store-It-All Rotating Caddies - Set of 4 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $71.99 1 $71.99

18" K'Motion Stool - Gray-Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.95 1 $49.95

LK297BU - Heavy-Duty Pocket Chart - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost			$581.69
Vendor shipping charges			$19.46
Sales tax			$29.08
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.73
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$668.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$118.05
Total project goal			$787.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$787.01
23 Donors			-$693.29
Donations toward project cost			-$590.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$103.25
Matching donations from our partners			-$92.85
Match offers toward project cost			-$78.92
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$13.93
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$0.87
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Flexible Seating for Self-Contained

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