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Ms. Merchant from Ball LA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hold On To Your SEAT, We're Going On An Adventure!

My students need a fun and creative learning environment. These seating options with active seats and colorful stools will fulfill the needs of my students.

  • $167 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My students and I attend a low-income and title 1 school. Majority of the students receive free or reduced lunch. There are many times when the only hug they receive is when they come to school. They are so appreciative and kind when it comes to giving and receiving. They are so eager to learn and this project will increase our chances at success. Please help if you can! I know they will be so thrilled and excited when this project is fully donated.

My Project

These seating options will make my students feel more successful. There will take ownership in their "new" and improved classroom. It provide a fun and different approach to learning. Also, this flexible seating plan will bring out their creativity and take their learning to a whole new level.

Students today struggle with the old-fashioned classroom seating.

They see a new contemporary style everywhere they go in the world. For example, fast food places, movie theaters, and etc. We need help to keep our students engaged and making a fun, learning environment. Please consider donating to this project. We appreciate every little thing.

Ms. Merchant
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 $53.99 1 $53.99
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Grey, 45cm • Amazon Business $11.88 4 $47.52

Materials cost

$101.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.04

Total project goal

$166.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$166.95

1 Donor

-$83.48

Donations toward project cost

-$70.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.52

match offer

-$83.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$70.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.52

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$0.00

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