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Ms. Johnson from Durham NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Goldilocks Seats- Just Right

My students need five stools and three cushions for alternative seating.

  • $182 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Students who benefit from this project are coming from an urban environment into a first grade classroom where they need high engagement to keep them vested in education. Opportunities and experiences are limited with this population outside of the school environment so I am working to fill that gap for them as we are learning in the classroom.

The school in which I teach is in a high poverty school in Durham, NC and is an arts magnet where we are challenged to instruct the curriculum while layering art within it.

The school is 70% free and reduced lunch and 30% of students are second language learners.

My Project

These stools will be one option in my room for students as they have an opportunity to find the perfect seat that provides engagement for their learning. Having a variety of options will give them choice as to what works for them. Studies show that this type of environment for young minds is most conducive to learning. Providing students with the cushion will allow them a sensory experience that they would not normally get in a standard chair offered in the school environment. This experience could be the key for increased engagement and focus for optimal learning. Please help provide student with the best educational adventure.

Ms. Johnson
Grades PreK-2

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted Colors (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $53.37 1 $53.37

Materials cost

$113.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$153.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.16

Total project goal

$181.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $181.04

4 Donors

-$180.00

Donations toward project cost

-$153.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

match offer

-$1.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$0.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.16

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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