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Mrs. Soto from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hocus Focus!

Help me give my students flexible seating options while they are working and learning in our classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Soto's classroom raised $548

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I have the great pleasure of teaching the sweetest 3rd graders! A typical day in our 3rd grade classroom looks very different than it did before the pandemic and I strive to provide students with a comfortable learning space. My students are 8 years old and they are naturally curious learners. They learn best through movement and play activities that keep them engaged.

My students are energetic learners that love school!

They want to learn about the world around them. They are just starting their journey to become lifelong learners and I am looking to make this experience as memorable for them as possible!

My Project

My goal as an educator is always to provide students with the best learning environment possible. A classroom that has seating options allows students to use their voice and choice to find the best fit for them. This may look different from day to day and providing students with different choices will really give them something to be excited about each day.

All kids are active learners.

They enjoy movement and having different seating options gives them a little more control and responsibility over their learning. This small change can have a huge impact on our classroom environment!

Mrs. Soto George Washington Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

26 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating | Built-In Stay-Put Soft Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, 52cm, Blue • Amazon Business $18.39 10 $183.90
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Black (10-Pack) • Amazon Business $180.14 1 $180.14
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99

Materials cost

$429.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.14

Total project goal

$547.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$547.61

5 Donors

-$273.80

Donations toward project cost

-$232.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.07

match offer

-$273.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$232.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.07

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$0.00

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