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Ms. Thompson from Meridian MS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Flexible Seating for the for the 21st Century Classroom

Help me give my students alternative seating that will give students the opportunity to choose seating best suits their learning.

  • $459 goal

This project expired on August 6, 2020.

This project expired on August 6, 2020.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I teach very bright and enthusiastic fifth graders. I serve a Title 1 school in an urban community, where 100% of my students receive free lunch.They enjoy exploring the world through the eyes of the characters and figures in stories we read daily. My scholars love read aloud books, novel studies, hands-on projects and arts-integrated activities. I hope to increase their love for independent reading. Our ultimate goal is to prepare our students to be critical thinkers and lifetime learners as they move forward in their academic careers.

Every day we are working to increase rigor, student engagement, and foster a love for reading, math, science, and social studies.

Excellence truly begins with us and we want to provide the best for our scholars.

My Project

Long gone are the days of sitting in rows as the teacher delivers the lesson at the front of the room. Traditionally students spend the bulk of their day sitting in hard, uncomfortable desks. My goal with this project is to provide them a variety of options of seating. Research shows that student learning environments have a direct affect on their success. If they are comfortable in their space, achievement will improve.

By providing students flexibility they take ownership of their learning.

I have asked for a 2-chair table set for my students who work optimally in smaller group or independent settings, an area rug for students who would like to sit on the floor, lap desks, and stackable stools. This project will be the launch pad for flexible seating and flipped classroom learning. Fulfilling this project will aid in my students engagement and focus throughout our school day.

Ms. Thompson
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture 23.75'' Square Red Metal Indoor-Outdoor Bar Table Set with 2 Square Seat Backless Stools • Amazon Business $149.97 1 $149.97
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Laptop Stand, Writing Table, Kids’ Travel-Friendly Tray, Flexible Collaborative Seating for Teens and Adults, One-Piece Desk, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Black • Amazon Business $24.99 4 $99.96
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-STOOLBS-SO Plastic Stack Stools, Black & Grey, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $49.79 1 $49.79
Garland Rug Rugby Area Rug, 5 x 7.5, Black/Cinder Gray/White • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99

Materials cost

$331.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$389.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.81

Total project goal

$458.72

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