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Ms. Tenley from Oxford Junction, IA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for the Littles

Help me give my students flexible seating by having the choice to either pick from a cozy bean bag chair or floor cushions to move around the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tenley's classroom raised $549

This project is fully funded

My Project

Flexible seating is a classroom arrangement where students can choose from a variety of seating options. That is why I am requesting floor cushions, bean bag chairs, Lakeshore Indoor/Outdoor Floor Seats, and floor cushions. So they will not have to sit in traditional desks all day.

Some of the benefits of flexible seating for Kindergarten students are that young children naturally need to move.

Flexible seating lets them wiggle, shift, or stand, helping them stay focused. Also, choosing their seats builds decision-making skills and responsibility. Flexible seating improves Engagement. When kids are comfortable, they are more likely to participate and pay attention. Flexible seating provides different seating setups that can promote collaboration and positive interactions. Lastly, we know every child learns differently. Flexible seating helps accommodate various learning styles and sensory needs.

In short, flexible seating helps create a child-centered environment where kindergarteners can feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn.

Ms. Tenley Midland Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Oxford Junction, IA View local requests

More than a third of 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

18 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Comfy Bean Bag Chair: Posh Large Beanbag Chairs with Removable Cover for Kids, Teens and Adults - Polyester Cloth Puff Sack Lounger Furniture for All Ages - 27 Inch - Heather Gray • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Lakeshore Indoor/Outdoor Floor Seats - Set of 4 - Durable, All-Weather Flexible Seating Chairs for Kids - Alternative Seating • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Lakeshore Cozy Corner Canopy - A Reading or Calming Corner for Classrooms • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
ECR4Kids SoftZone Floor Cushions, Square, Flexible Seating, Contemporary, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99

Materials cost

$392.96

Vendor shipping charges

$10.45

Sales tax

$26.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$466.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.27

Total project goal

$548.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$548.49

7 Donors

-$271.16

Donations toward project cost

-$235.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.42

match offer

-$271.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$230.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

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$0.00

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