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Mrs. Holmes from Jber AK is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Inspiration is a Matter of Sitting Down and Working

Help me give my students flexible seating so they can get off of a hard desk chair, especially one that may not fit them correctly distracting them from work, and be comfortable and productive.

  • $641 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

6th graders are a fun, energetic, and varied group of students. They are sometimes bold, sometimes shy in their work. They are wavering between elementary and middle school and trying to find out about themselves.

While they all want to learn and do what's right, they have a lot on their minds sometimes and just need space.

Some days are a roller coaster of feelings about learning and producing work. But in the end, they are all valuable, capable, and worth my best teaching techniques.

My Project

My students will be given the opportunity to use a more comfortable seating option when they work individually or in a small group.

If they aren't focused on their comfort, they can focus on their work.

I will have them use the flex seating on an as needed basis during all subject area work times. And to ensure each student gets a chance to enjoy the comfort, I will also assign students to the flex seating when my professional judgement deems it necessary.

Students who are relaxed and comfortable will be able to let their minds work without distraction. Also, some students will appreciate the individual space they can be granted by using some flexible seating options.

Mrs. Holmes
Grades 6-8
  • Ursa Major Elementary School
  • Jber, AK
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 45 students.

    8 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC405GR - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $54.99 6 $329.94
LC511RG - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 10 $169.90

Materials cost

$499.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$544.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.15

Total project goal

$640.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $640.99

7 Donors

-$565.99

Donations toward project cost

-$481.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.90

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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