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Mrs. Hyatt from Denver IN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Flexing Our Reading Muscles

Help me give my students flexible seating options, focus items, and high-interest informational text to help promote a love of reading.

  • $507 goal

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My Students

My students are active, innovative, and curious 7th and 8th graders. They enjoy hands-on activities, collaboration, and reading time. I have a diverse classroom of learners with reading levels ranging from early elementary to college and beyond. As middle school students, they enjoy the freedoms of having more personal choices in their learning journey. They are starting to think about their future career paths and are eager to explore the world around them. Many are just beginning to imagine the endless possibilities available to them when they are willing to try new things.

My Project

Giving students choices when reading empowers them to take real ownership of their learning. My students need flexible seating options like the swivel chair, wobble cushions, and cushioned chair to get more comfortable when reading and to get away from the traditional desk/chair for awhile.

With these new additions to our classroom, students won't be able to wait to flex their reading muscles during reading time!

We need challenging reading materials that focus on informational text and inspires students to become life-long learners. I have limited nonfiction options in my classroom library, so the book sets will be a welcome addition. Many of my students have trouble staying on task when they must remain seated and quiet for long periods of time to read. Fidget bands and noise cancelling headphones will benefit those that struggle to sit still or those that can't concentrate on the task at hand.

Mrs. Hyatt
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Mid-Back Red Mesh Swivel Task Chair with Chrome Base • Amazon Business $77.64 1 $77.64
TIME Informational Text Grade 7 Set 3, 6-Book Set (Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers) • Amazon Business $58.94 1 $58.94
TIME Informational Text Grade 7 Set 1, 6-Book Set (Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers) • Amazon Business $58.94 1 $58.94
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Red • Amazon Business $25.00 2 $50.00
Active Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones with HI-Fi,20Hours for Music time Travel and Office Computer, Lightweight air Travel -Wired Black from FMLOVES • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Flexible Seating Classroom, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids (Office & Home & School) (34cm New Red) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Alpcour Folding Stadium Seat – Deluxe 6-Position Reclining Waterproof Cushion Chair for Bleachers w/Storage Pocket, Shoulder Carry Strap & Thick Back w/Extra Padding for Superior Support & Comfort • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
STEAM Pack: Grades 3–6 (DonorsChoose.org Exclusive) - Box of 6 titles / Grades 3-6 • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $20.00 1 $20.00
Premium Silicone Fidget Bands (5-Pack) LATEX FREE - Bouncy For Chairs - Improves Student Focus – Relieves Stress and Anxiety - Helps Active Kids ADD ADHD SPD - Kickin’ It - Green • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$392.43

Vendor shipping charges

$2.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.94

Total project goal

$506.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$506.26

7 Donors

-$411.26

Donations toward project cost

-$349.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.69

match offer

-$95.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

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$0.00

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