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Ms. Swerbinsky from Shepherdsville KY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Flexible Seating Organization

My students need more flexible seating options such as balance balls, stools and kick bands to increase engagement and focus!

  • $172 goal

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My Students

The school I teach at is seventy percent free or reduced-price lunch and many of these students come from a low-income family. I teach a first grade class. In our room, we like to have fun! We do a variety of different engaging activities and have a lot of fun while learning. Having a positive classroom environment is very important and has a direct impact on student success. School is a safe haven for many of my students. We love and support each other; we are a family.

My Project

I want to encourage my students to learn once they walk into my classroom by giving them choices to sit however is their best way to learn. By allowing students to choose their seat, flexible classroom seating allows students to sit or stand in a way that best suits their body. Some students have a tendency to move, some wiggle, some bounce, some sit with perfect posture. Flexible seating like stools, bouncy balls, floor seats and kick bands allow students to physically become more comfortable and focused while they are learning. I have begun introducing flexible seating options and my students have exceeded my expectations! I would love to add additional exercise balls (a popular choice!) to help students bounce while they work. In addition to giving them more stool options, these take up less space and my kiddos love the freedom of this option! I would love to give my students more options to allow them to fully reach their potential!

Ms. Swerbinsky
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted Colors (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $59.58 1 $59.58
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Inflatable Balance Ball Desk Chair With Stability Legs - Flexible Classroom Seating, Blue, 52cm • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
(10 Pack Blue) Kick Bands for Kids and Students. Fidget Bouncy Chair Bands for ADD ADHD Autism SPD Sensory Needs - Improve Focus in Classroom by SAKSA • Amazon Business $20.50 1 $20.50

Materials cost

$114.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.72

Total project goal

$171.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$171.47

3 Donors

-$153.82

Donations toward project cost

-$145.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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