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Mrs. Manuel from Iota, LA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating Leads to Focused Learning

Help me give my students the option to choose between flexible seating or a traditional chair that best suits their learning comfort.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Manuel's classroom raised $365

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students need a variety of seating options to create an engaging environment that will support their diverse needs.

Each year my students show a great amount of enthusiasm for learning.

Their excitement for learning is exhibited daily, as is their support for their peers.

Seeing my students continue to grow in their learning is amazing! Many students are facing several challenges both in and out of the classroom. We strive to make school an enjoyable experience where all students feel safe and engaged.

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work time students may choose a flexible seat that works for them. Some students choose to work standing, sitting under tables or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. 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 almost always make good choices about where they sit, 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 stools, lap desks, and wiggle seats that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices and allow students to have movement. It is extremely beneficial for some students to get the wiggles out. These products can also be used as an alternative chair if needed!

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

Mrs. Manuel Iota 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.

Iota, LA View local requests

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

24 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TURSTIN 6 Pack Stackable Classroom Stools Plastic Stools Nesting Stools Colorful Round Stools Indoor Outdoor Flexible Seating Decorative Stools Chairs for Home Office School Classroom • Amazon Business $113.99 1 $113.99
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Inflated Wobble Cushion Sensory Seat Flexible Seating for Classroom, Balance Disc with Needle Pump Wobble Cushion for Kids Children • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating, Seafoam • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98

Materials cost

$253.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$309.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.70

Total project goal

$364.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$364.69

5 Donors

-$182.34

Donations toward project cost

-$154.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.35

match offer

-$182.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$155.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.35

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$0.00

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