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Ms. Faiella from Bridgeport, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating

Help me give my students the flexible seating options they need to be productive.

  • $500 goal

This project expired on December 8, 2023.

This project expired on December 8, 2023.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am looking to provide a safe learning environment for my students where they will be given opportunities to learn and work together in flexible seating arrangements rather than the same, uncomfortable chairs every day. I want them to be excited for the opportunity to sit in different areas of the classroom and help them feel comfortable in their learning environment. We use our desks to work every day of the week. However, students are constantly rocking, falling out of their seats, up walking around, on their knees, standing up, etc.

I want to provide my students with a rug, stools, and portable desks to help increase focus and productivity.

By donating to our project, you will help to increase their academic achievement, focus, and engagement; thus, increasing productivity.

I have seen how choice of seat can and will positively affect my students productivity and focus. I also hope to increase their sense of ownership in their learning.

Ms. Faiella Columbus Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Bridgeport, CT 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

24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Just Teach Poms Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 5'x7'6", Multi • Amazon Business $133.60 1 $133.60
ECR4Kids Twist Wobble Stool, 18in Seat Height, Active Seating, Cyan • Amazon Business $58.49 2 $116.98
Norwood Commercial Furniture Assorted Contemporary Color Stacking Stool Set – Stackable Nesting Stools/Chairs for Kids and Adults- Flexible Seating for Home Office, Classrooms (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $84.42 1 $84.42
Mind Reader Sprout Collection, Portable Desk, Breakfast Tray, Laptop Desk, Side Storage Pockets with 3 Compartments for Toys, Coloring Books, Tablets, Books, Games and Snacks, Pink • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Mind Reader Sprout Collection, Portable Desk, Breakfast Tray, Laptop Desk, Side Storage Pockets with 3 Compartments for Toys, Coloring Books, Tablets, Books, Games and Snacks, Blue, 1 Pack • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Mind Reader Sprout Collection, Portable Desk, Breakfast Tray, Laptop Desk, Side Storage Pockets with 3 Compartments for Toys, Coloring Books, Tablets, Books, Games and Snacks, Green • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98

Materials cost

$388.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.96

Total project goal

$499.73

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