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Mrs. O'Connor from Enfield, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating to Encourage Collaboration

Help me give my students flexible seating options for when they're working with their peers!

  • $766 goal

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My Project

As a reading and writing teacher, it is a goal of mine that my students are able to effectively work with and collaborate with their peers to accelerate their learning. I frequently have my students working with their peers on projects, in book clubs and to revise writing.

My students have an incredible desire to learn!

These flexible seating options like bean bags and floor seats will encourage social and emotional growth because my students will be able to comfortably sit with their groups. They will be able to focus on learning, because they will be sitting in a social setting, as opposed to a more formal desk and chairs.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, my students were just beginning their elementary education. Students need direct instruction and the opportunities to work with their peers on a daily basis to increase their ability to work with peers and collaborate on a shared goal. Their mental health will improve when they collaborate with their classmates on completing successful projects and lessons.

Mrs. O'Connor Prudence Crandall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Enfield, CT View local requests

Half of 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

39 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Coronado Bean Bag Boys and Girls Large Chair for Kids, for Gaming and Playrooms, Soft Nylon-Charcoal Gray • Amazon Business $59.99 3 $179.97
Urban Shop Mongolian Butterfly Chair, White • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
The Crew Furniture Classic Video Rocker Floor Gaming Chair, Kids and Teens, Racing Stripe PU Faux Leather & Polyester Mesh, Black/Black • Amazon Business $44.99 3 $134.97

Materials cost

$604.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$650.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.88

Total project goal

$765.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $765.84

1 Donor

-$765.84

Donations toward project cost

-$650.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.88

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