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Ms. Francoeur from Chicago, IL 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 flexible seating, I am working on my masters degree to be a special education classroom and want to start getting it ready for my kiddos!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Francoeur's classroom raised $1,177

This project is fully funded

My Project

How This Will Make a Difference

Increased Focus & Engagement – Movement-friendly seating helps students, especially those who struggle with sitting still, stay engaged with their learning.

Comfort & Choice – Providing different seating options allows students to work in spaces where they feel most comfortable and productive.

Collaboration & Creativity – Flexible seating encourages teamwork and discussion, fostering a more dynamic learning environment.

Goals for This Project:

Create a student-centered classroom where learners feel empowered to take charge of their own learning.

Improve classroom behavior and focus by providing seating that meets individual needs.

Encourage a love for learning through a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Why My Students Are Special:

My students are creative, resilient, and eager to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to our classroom. Many of them thrive in hands-on, movement-friendly environments, and flexible seating will help them reach their full potential. By providing these options, we can create a space where every student feels valued and supported in their learning journey.

I would love your support in making this vision a reality! If you have any questions or are interested in helping, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your support!

Ms. Francoeur CICS - Loomis Longwood Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Grouptime Seating Carpet for 18 Kids - 9' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Green (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Orange (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Wobble Cushion - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
Lakeshore Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$910.95

Vendor shipping charges

$45.55

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,000.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$176.50

Total project goal

$1,176.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,176.66

1 Donor

-$588.33

Donations toward project cost

-$500.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.25

match offer

-$588.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$500.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.25

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$0.00

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