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Mrs. Lauerman from Canton, MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating = Greater Learning

Help me give my students alternative seating options to help keep them engaged!

  • $274 goal

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My Project

Imagine what you see when you walk into a Starbucks. Often you'll see people scattered around the room hard at work on their laptops or in deep conversations with colleagues. Some may be sitting in cozy chairs while others are at traditional tables and chairs. This is flexible seating - giving people the option to choose the space that maximizes their productivity.

Flexible seating has been shown to increase motivation and engagement, create better oxygen flow to the brain, and improve core strength and overall posture.

So why don't more classrooms do it?

One word: cost. I need donors to help me gain access to these valuable tools!

I started this in my classroom 8 years ago. Since then, I have had such great feedback from parents and students! I also see myself in a decrease in behavioral issues for students compared to the traditional classrooms they have been to before coming to my classroom. However, many of the items have been well-loved and are in need of a refresh.

Mrs. Lauerman Workman Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Canton, MI View local requests 27 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Wave Seat, 14in - 15.1in Seat Height, Perch Stool, Black, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
ENOVI Original Starfish Ball Chair, Yoga Ball Chair Exercise Ball Chair Ergonomic Design for Home Office Desk, Stability Ball & Balance Ball Seat • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
Storex Plastic Small Cubby Bins with Lids 5.1 x 7.8 x 12.2 Blue/Clear 5/Carton (62408U05C) • Staples $30.27 1 $30.27

Materials cost

$199.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.98

Total project goal

$273.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $273.22

3 Donors

-$272.28

Donations toward project cost

-$232.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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