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Mrs. Shaw from Charlotte NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating Provides Flexible Learning

My students need flexible seating to learn in the best way!

  • $1,795 goal

This project expired on October 12, 2018.

This project expired on October 12, 2018.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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.

My Students

I have a classroom full of inquisitive, insightful, and creative 7-9 year olds. To see their hunger for knowledge is what makes me so happy to be their teacher and join them on that journey of education. Some of these kids may not have come from the best home situation but when they enter those school doors they leave that all behind and become the catalyst to their big, bright, boundless future. I am so blessed to be their teacher.

My Project

Gone are the days where the desks are lined up in nice, tidy rows. Studies show that students learning in the 21st century learn in different ways. Students will use the book bins, lap desks, and storage items to choose a place that is conducive for their learning needs. This may mean sitting, standing, lying, bending, or changing from subject to subject. I am excited about the clear pockets and glue sticks that will allow the students to move to different areas of the classroom and work. My old teacher desk is the standard one that you have seen for years but the one I am asking for will serve dual purpose by allowing me to store all the binders and supplies that I need for the classroom as well as an area to do work. Students will use the Scholastic News and Time for Kids to help with become proficient in nonfiction texts which data shows is a need. I will use the rectangle tables on the lowest setting so students can sit on the floor with the rug and pillows and also allow them a chance for collaborative work which is an important 21st century skill.. Contrary to some beliefs, flexible seating does not mean there is no structure. It only means that students have a little more control and support in choosing what is best for them in an institution that may not provide many choices.

Mrs. Shaw
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Virco Activity Table Rectangular 24x48" • Quill.com $91.79 2 $183.58
Scholastic News, Grade 2 (min. 10 subscriptions per order) - 32 Issues / Min. 10 Subscriptions / Grade 2 • Scholastic Classroom Magazines $5.75 30 $172.50
Ameriwood Home London Hobby Desk, White • Amazon Business $149.00 1 $149.00
Storex Book Bins, 11-Inch, Assorted Colors, 30 Bins (STX70105U06C) • Amazon Business $74.07 2 $148.14
TIME For Kids - G2 COMBO Bundle - 28 issues / Minimum of 10 subscriptions • TIME for Kids $4.50 30 $135.00
ECR4Kids SoftZone Floor Cushions with Handles, 2" Deluxe Foam, Round, Assorted, (6-Pack) • Amazon Business $63.00 1 $63.00
ACTCUT Super Soft Indoor Modern Shag Area Silky Smooth Fur Rugs Fluffy Anti-skid Shaggy Area Rug Dining Living Room Carpet Comfy Bedroom Floor 4- Feet By 5- Feet (Purple) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
ClosetMaid 1569 Cubeicals 3-Cube Storage Bench, White • Amazon Business $54.06 1 $54.06
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, 7g., 60/Pack • Quill.com $35.52 1 $35.52
Light Accents Medusa Grey Floor Lamp with Multicolor Acrylic Shades • Amazon Business $35.42 1 $35.42
book shelf book shelves 30 inch bookcase folding book shelves bookshelf (Pink - 9 Cube) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Navy • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Orange • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Eggplant • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Furinno (99557EX/BK) Turn-N-Tube 4-Tier Multipurpose Shelf Display Rack - Espresso/Black • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
30 Multicolored Dry Erase Pockets, Oversize 10 x 13 Pockets, Perfect for Classroom Organization, Reusable Dry Erase Pockets, Teaching Supplies, 30 PACK • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Homebi 4-Tier Shoe Rack Metal Shoe Tower 20-Pair Shoe Storage Organizer Unit Entryway Shelf Stackable Cabinet with 4 Tiers Durable Metal Shelves,35.6”W x 12.0” D x 33.27”H (Black) • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
6 Pack – Paper Organizer Basket, Classroom File Holder Colorful Plastic Bins, Teacher School Supplies Storage Baskets Organization Trays with Handles, Colored • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Flambeau 6576NA Parts Storage Drawer, Hardware and Craft Cabinet with 25 Drawers • Amazon Business $18.21 1 $18.21
Book Lover Reading Book Club So Many Books So Little Time Retro European Background Cotton Linen Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Square 18 "X18 " • Amazon Business $8.69 2 $17.38
12 Pack - SimpleHouseware Magazine File Holder Organizer Box • Amazon Business $15.87 1 $15.87
HearthSong® Collapsible Folding Lap Desk, in Pink • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
PaperPro inPOWER20 - 3 in 1 Stapler - One Finger, No Effort, Spring Powered Stapler, Breast Cancer Awareness Pink (1188) • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
Wausau 21289 Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Happy” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
Wausau 21289 Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Happy” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
Prextex Classroom Storage Baskets Crayon and Pencill Storage Baskets • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Book Lover Street Sign | Indoor/Outdoor | Funny Home Décor for Garages, Living Rooms, Bedroom, Offices | SignMission personalized gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$1,352.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.25

Sales tax

 $105.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,525.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$269.12

Total project goal

$1,794.15

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