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Ms. Bacon from Arvada, CO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focused and Flexible: Tools for Active Learners

Help me give my students wobble stools, other flex seating options, and quiet fidgets that support movement while learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bacon's classroom raised $675

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students need tools that support both their physical and emotional needs as they learn. Many of them are energetic, curious, and eager to participate—but sitting still for extended periods can be a real challenge. Traditional classroom chairs and desks don’t always work for every learner, especially for those who benefit from movement to stay focused. To help bridge this gap, I’m seeking resources that will create a more dynamic and flexible learning environment, one that welcomes movement as part of the learning process rather than something that must be controlled or minimized.

Flexible seating options like wobble stools, floor cushions, and soft seats allow students to choose what works best for their individual learning styles.

These seating alternatives provide students the freedom to wiggle, shift, or stretch in a way that helps them feel more comfortable and attentive during lessons. When students are given the ability to move while learning, it empowers them to self-regulate and stay more engaged. This choice also fosters a sense of ownership and independence in the classroom, making students feel more in control of their learning environment.

In addition to seating, quiet fidgets will be available to support students who benefit from tactile stimulation. These small, discreet tools provide a calming way for students to release nervous energy or maintain focus during instruction without disturbing others. Fidgets, when used appropriately, have been shown to improve attention and reduce stress in the classroom. By integrating both flexible seating and fidget tools into our daily routine, I can help create a more inclusive and supportive space where every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Ms. Bacon Stott Elementary School Grades 3-5 Arvada, CO View local requests

More than a third 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

21 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Studico ActiveChairs Adjustable Wobble Stool, Flexible Classroom Seating, Improves Focus, Posture and Helps ADHD/ADD, Sensory Chair, Active Fidget Chairs Adjusts from 16.65" to 23.75" Ages 13-18 Black • Amazon Business $80.74 4 $322.96
Wobble Cushion Balance Disc - Wobble Disc & Wiggle Seat, Balance Pads for Physical Therapy, Wobble Disk, Sensory Room Equipment - Wobble Seat • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary & Middle School, Wobble Stools for Classroom Seating, Kids Sensory Chair for Autistic Children, ADHD Chairs for Kids, Kids Yoga Ball Chair with Fidget Band • Amazon Business $21.19 2 $42.38
Sensory Tent | Calm Corner for Children to Play and Relax | Sensory Corner | Helps with Autism, SPD, Anxiety & Improve Focus | Black Out Sensory Tents for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Large Sand Timer, Hourglass Timer Colorful Sandglass Timer 1 min/2 min/3 min/5 min/10 min/15 min Kids Timer Visual Sand Clock Timer for Games Classroom Home Office Kitchen Teeth Brushing (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Big Mo's Toys Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Toy for Sensory Play - Relaxing Bubble Motion Autism ADHD Fidget Toy for Calming, Sensory Visual Relaxation Desk Toy, ONE Piece (Assorted) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Counting Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$535.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$573.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.24

Total project goal

$674.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$674.92

4 Donors

-$550.00

Donations toward project cost

-$472.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.50

match offer

-$119.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$101.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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$0.00

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