Donate

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Smith from Baltimore, MD is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Smith is requesting

Flexible Seating

My students need flexible seating, especially those with ADD and ADHD, so that they can participate in reading and writing for 2 hours at a time.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smith's classroom raised $606

This project is fully funded

My Students

The school is a college-prepatory public school that allows students to live on campus for free. Students are enrolled based on how well they fit the state's definition of "disadvantaged" and "at risk" and whether or not they get drawn in the lottery. For this reason, we serve students whose parents may have been incarcerated, students with disabilities, students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, etc. I specifically teach the 8th grade girls, who in addition to hardships outside of school, have faced way too much teacher turnover since they've enrolled at the school.

My Project

Flexible seating allows learners with diverse needs to participate in the classroom in a way that works best for them. With these supplies, students with ADD and ADHD will get the physical stimulation they need while reading and writing, which will be important for a curriculum centered around the Reading Workshop and Writing Workshop models. In Reader's Workshop, for example, students get up to 30 minutes of independent reading time, which can be tough in plastic seats. Because students see me for a double block, without tools like exercise balls and cushions, it's difficult for students to be successful during that time.

Project tagged as

Baltimore, MD
Grades 6-8
Literacy
Students with Disabilities
Charter School
Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Smith The Seed School of Maryland Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baltimore, MD 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

30 students impacted 15donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Smith is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Copy this cart

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total

Safco Products 4750BL Zenergy Ball Chair, Black • Amazon Business $99.86 1 $99.86

Reehut Zafu Yoga Meditation Bolster Pillow Cushion Round Cotton or Hemp - Organic Buckwheat Filled - (Purple, 16"x16"x4.5") • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97

Gaiam Balance Ball Chair - Classic Yoga Ball Chair with 52cm Stability Ball, Pump & Exercise Guide for Home or Office, Fuchsia • Amazon Business $67.98 1 $67.98

Cocoon Chevron Faux Fur Bean Bag Chair, Black • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99

Kick Bands Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands (10-Pack) - Improves Focus For School Kids and Classroom Students - ADHD ADD SPD Autism Sensory Needs - Bounce & Stretch Foot Band For Chairs by Solace • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98

Exercise Ball - 2,000 lbs Stability Ball - Professional Grade - Anti Burst Exercise Equipment for Home, Balance, Gym, Core Strength, Yoga, Fitness, Desk Chairs (Pink, 55 Centimeters) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98

PatioPost Butterfly Chair Outdoor Camping with Black Steel Frame and Replacement Cover, Home Office Furniture, Blue • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

Materials cost			$450.75
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$27.04
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.76
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$514.55
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$90.80
Total project goal			$605.35
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$605.35
5 Donors			-$459.74
Donations toward project cost			-$391.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$68.21
match offer			-$144.73
Match offer toward project cost			-$123.02
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$21.71
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$0.88
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Smith and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MD","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/flexible-seating/2761433/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":30,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Smith","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1431892598","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Baltimore","teachersOnPage":[4750493],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":2761433,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":97398,"schoolName":"The Seed School of Maryland","authorIds":{"4750493":{"owner":"Ms. Smith","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[2761433],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4750493_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504284640342","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":19,"teacherChallengeId":20995478,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":4750493,"schoolCounty":"Baltimore City","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MD","name":"Maryland"}}

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

This teacher needs your help!

Flexible Seating

This project is fully funded

My Students

My Project

Project tagged as

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give the most requested basic supplies

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.