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Ms. McMahon from Chester IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Flexible Seating -- Moving Our Bodies and Growing Our Minds

My students need flexible seating options such as ball chairs, wobble cushions, wobble stools, and tractor seat stools in order to move their bodies while also growing their minds.

  • $547 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I am fortunate enough to teach some of the most creative, loving, and happy students. My students are in grades 4th, 5th, and 6th grade and come to me for special education services as a resource teacher. They all genuinely enjoy coming to school to learn, interact with peers, and share stories with myself and staff.

My classroom is a melting pot of personalities, backgrounds, and learning styles.

The students in my classroom enjoy moving about the room and engaging in hands-on, interactive activities. Both their bodies and minds are always on the move!

My Project

My classroom is like my second home and I want my students to feel the same about our room. An important part of any home is comfortable, inviting furniture. I do my best work when I am in a comfortable environment and want my students to have the same opportunity.

My students spend so much time in the classroom that they deserve to be comfortable while learning.

Some behaviors start as a result of needing to move or not having the proper equipment. Providing my students with tractor seats that swivel and move, stools that wobble, ball chairs that require balance, and wobble cushions that provide the needed input will allow my students to move while still participating in the lesson and therefore, grow their minds.

Ms. McMahon
Grades 3-5
  • Chester Grade School
  • Chester, IL
    • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 21 students.

    3 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Stool for Kids, 18-Inch H, Grey • Amazon Business $84.55 2 $169.10
Exercise Ball, Ball Chair 65cm&75cm Stability Ball with Ring & Resistance Bands & Pump, Flexible Seating, Improves Balance, Core Strength & Posture (Ball with Ring (Silver), 65cm) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Flash Furniture Vibrant Orange-Yellow Tractor Seat and Chrome Stool • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Flash Furniture Vibrant Apple Green Tractor Seat and Chrome Stool • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Flash Furniture Vibrant Bright Blue Tractor Seat and Chrome Stool • Amazon Business $37.98 1 $37.98
Flash Furniture Vibrant Pink Tractor Seat and Chrome Stool • Amazon Business $37.98 1 $37.98
Air Stability Wobble Cushion with Free Pump,KIDS Wiggle Seat,Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Improves Focus For Students (Office & Home & Classroom) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Air Stability Wobble Cushion with Free Pump,KIDS Wiggle Seat,Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Improves Focus For Students (Office & Home & Classroom) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Air Stability Wobble Cushion with Free Pump,KIDS Wiggle Seat,Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Improves Focus For Students (Office & Home & Classroom) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$427.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.95

Total project goal

$546.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $546.36

3 Donors

-$546.36

Donations toward project cost

-$464.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.95

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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