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Ms. Benik from Reno, NV is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for the Active Learner!

Help me give my students the ability to sit safely while moving their bodies and focusing their minds!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Benik's classroom raised $711

This project is fully funded

My Project

My fellow 4th grade teacher said this all perfectly, so I thought I'd copy her idea of flexible seating in the classroom! Flexible seating is a smart and effective design that will greatly impact my 4th grade students in a positive way. By providing additional seating options throughout the classroom, such as ergonomic active stools, I will be able to provide a seat that best suits each students learning styles and needs.

One of the key advantages of flexible seating is its ability to cater to the diverse needs of my students – being able to safely move their bodies while seated and learning helps them express energy while focusing their minds.

Every student in my class is unique, and traditional seating arrangements do not meet all of their individual requirements. Some of my students find it difficult to concentrate while sitting in a standard chair for extended periods.

One of the key advantages of using ergonomic active stools in the classroom is that each student will have the opportunity to use the stools while they work with me at my back table in small groups. This will allow each and every student to experience an active and dynamic learning environment. This type of classroom setup promotes focus and productivity.

Flexible seating will encourage movement and collaboration among my students. This collaborative environment promotes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, essential skills that are valuable for their future success.

Ms. Benik Brown Elementary School Grades 3-5 Reno, NV View local requests 27 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learniture Backless Active Learning Stool for Office Desks and Classrooms, Active Learning Wobble Chair with Rocking Motion, 20"H, Black • Amazon Business $70.71 8 $565.68

Materials cost

$565.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$604.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.62

Total project goal

$710.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$710.79

10 Donors

-$615.35

Donations toward project cost

-$555.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.05

match offer

-$57.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$48.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.94

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$0.00

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