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Mr. Lyons from Atlanta GA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating Options

Help me give my students more seating options for where they can sit while learning and carpet adhesive rolls will help secure items to the floor to keep kids safe from rugs getting shifted around.

  • 3 donors
  • $949 still needed

expires Aug 08

  • 3 donors
  • $949 still needed
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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.

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My students love to be able to move around the classroom while they are learning. Shifting from tables and chairs to stools and cushions to rugs and back again helps them get the wiggles out so that they can sit still longer while trying to learn!

Flexible seating options in a classroom for 6-year-olds can be immensely beneficial for their overall development and learning experience.

At this tender age, children are naturally energetic and have varying learning styles and preferences. Traditional seating arrangements, such as rows of desks and chairs, may not cater to the diverse needs and comfort levels of all students.

Introducing flexible seating allows children to choose seating options that best suit their individual needs, promoting a sense of autonomy and responsibility. This choice empowers them to find comfortable positions that can enhance their focus, engagement, and overall learning experience. Whether it's sitting on a cushion, a wobble stool, or a bean bag, these alternative seating options can stimulate sensory experiences, encourage movement, and provide opportunities for kinesthetic learning.

Moreover, flexible seating promotes social interaction and collaboration among students. It creates a more relaxed and inclusive classroom environment where children can easily transition between independent work and group activities. By accommodating different learning styles and preferences, flexible seating can foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in young learners.

In conclusion, implementing flexible seating options in a 6-year-old's classroom can contribute positively to their academic, social, and emotional development. It encourages active learning, adaptability, and a love for learning that can benefit them throughout their educational journey and beyond.

Mr. Lyons will only receive his materials if this project is fully funded by August 8.

Mr. Lyons
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Natural Accents Leaves Classroom Carpet - 9' x 12' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $549.00 1 $549.00
Lakeshore Indoor/Outdoor Floor Seats - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Flagship Carpets Carpet Adhesive Roll • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 2 $71.92

Materials cost

$739.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.40

Sales tax

 $51.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$865.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.73

Total project goal

$1,018.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,018.20

2 Donors

-$70.00

Donations toward project cost

-$59.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.50

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 $948.20

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