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Ms. Swift from Winston Salem, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating: When They Choose, They Succeed

Help me give my students the opportunity of choice as they move and work collaboratively around the classroom with flexible seating and the materials needed to do that.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Swift's classroom raised $548

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students to push themselves to learn despite the varying struggles that they may face daily. They arrive to class excited and ready to collaborate and move around the room with their classmates. Flexible seating would allow my young scholars to choose a setting that best fits their needs. When students are involved in this choice they are responsible for their work and work to succeed.

Flexible seating in the elementary classroom enhances student engagement and collaboration by allowing children to choose their preferred learning environments, leading to increased comfort and productivity.

It has been shown to improve student grades; promote collaboration and community, engagement, and interest in learning. If students are happy and comfortable, they are more willing to learn.

This project is to help students receive different flexible seating options. Bean bags, floor seats, and clipboards to assist students in completing their work in these different locations where they can complete their best work.

I saw what a smaller model of flexible seating did for my students last year and could only imagine what it would do for my next set of learners; I truly believe that flexible seating will provide my students with the access they need to thrive as 21st century learners.

Ms. Swift Griffith Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Winston Salem, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

56 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Stretch Limo Black Smartmax • Amazon Business $54.43 4 $217.72
Chitidr Classroom Stools Stackable Assorted Color Metal Stool with Padded Seat Round Stacking Chairs Set Student Round Stool for Class School Library Living Room Office Kitchen (Cute Color, 10 Pcs) • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $50.79 1 $50.79
Clipboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Hardboard Office Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $34.88 1 $34.88
Gamenote Clipboard Holder - Wood and Metal Clipboard Stand Clipboards Storage Rack Small White Board Organizer for Classroom Office (Assembly Required) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$398.37

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.13

Total project goal

$547.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$547.55

1 Donor

-$465.42

Donations toward project cost

-$465.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$82.13

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$0.00

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