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Mrs. Payne from Utica, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating/Flexible Minds -Pt2

Help me give my students flexible seating options, headphones and STEAM resources to use in our daily lessons.

  • $2,600 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I have started a flexible seating project in my classroom. I have noticed a huge difference with attending when students are using the stools as a seating option. Students that are ADHD and those with OT needs greatly benefit. I also have a huge need for headphones for use with our Chromebooks. Students I work with can not afford to buy their own. I like to encourage STEAM activities in my daily lessons. I work in a Title I, inner-city school. My students love learning and hands-on work.

Mrs. Payne Columbus Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Utica, NY 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

28 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA108DC - Flex-Space Premium 18" Blue Wobble Chair Bundle - Set of 6 Chairs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $569.05 2 $1,138.10
DD220X - Multipurpose Headphones with Volume Control - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 3 $299.97
Build Me Emotions • LEGO Education $94.95 3 $284.85
K'NEX(r) Introduction to Simple Machines: Gears - 7 Model Builds • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 4 $215.84
K'NEX(r) Introduction to Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys • Kaplan Early Learning Company $48.56 4 $194.24

Materials cost

$2,133.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$32.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,210.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$390.00

Total project goal

$2,600.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,600.00

1 Donor

-$2,600.00

Donations toward project cost

-$2,210.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$390.00

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