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Mr. Ruiz from Houston, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I've Bean Trying to Chill!

Help me give my students a comfortable place for them to sit while they are in my behavior program away from their class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ruiz's classroom raised $393

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

My students are super fun and have a never ending supply of energy! At times, they have a bit too much energy and their classroom teachers need a break, and help from me.

I am a behavior education teacher for the PASS program at North Shore Elementary.

My students have been diagnosed with different illnesses/disabilities that adversely affect their behavior. They will, at times, inappropriately express themselves with physical and/or verbal aggression, defiance, and at times elopement from the school. During these episodes, I bring them to my classroom, which is their safe space to cool down and regroup before going back to their regular class.

I know that having these bean bags for them to sit and cool down in my room will be a great help. I want them to be comfortable instead of sitting in the same chairs they sit on in their classrooms. I will also be using these during their social skills class so they can be comfortable while learning about appropriate behavior in different settings.

Please consider helping my students! We thank you in advance!

Mr. Ruiz North Shore Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Nearly all 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

7 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, 38in - Large, Canvas White Stars on Gray • Amazon Business $44.99 5 $224.95
Posh Creations Foam Filling Bean Bag Refill, 100 L, White with EZ-Pour Zipper Spout • Amazon Business $24.84 3 $74.52

Materials cost

$299.47

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$333.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.93

Total project goal

$392.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$392.89

1 Donor

-$392.89

Donations toward project cost

-$333.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.93

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$0.00

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