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Mrs. Biersack from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep Calm and Flex On Expanded!

My students need cubbies, standing desks and stability balls for our flexible seating classroom.

  • $517 goal

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My Students

"Strength lies in differences, not in similarities". This quote describes the students in my class who come from many different cultures, backgrounds, and places. Many of these students are new to the country and need alternative technology to help them better understand the curriculum and the English language.

The 25 students who will be using these materials are enthusiastic about learning!

When you walk into the class you are greeted with smiles, chatter, and happiness. They enjoy hands-on learning and being proud of what they have accomplished.

My Project

Flexible seating has become a new trend within the education world. This style of seating in my classroom has given students the ability to sit comfortably within the classroom. Sitting comfortably, and being able to move around, keeps a child more focused on their academics and learning, rather than focusing on trying to sit still at their assigned desk.

Individualization plays a large role in my classroom environment.

Flexible seating, standing desks, stability balls and cubbies, will help my students to embrace their individuality and abilities. These added items will continue to show my students how others may learn differently than us, but that every child has the ability to learn and they will do so in their own way.

This seating will continue to promote students to be themselves and not "one size fits all". We need to be "flexible" on accepting others for who they are, as well as accepting ourselves and embracing our own individuality.

Mrs. Biersack PS 236 Mill Basin Grades 3-5

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

25 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
QS CUBBY 16 TRAY MOBILE • School Specialty $261.07 1 $261.07
DL furniture - Adjustable Height Laptop Desktop Table Stand, Over Bed Side Table With Wheels | Metal Frame & Natural Surface(White) • Amazon Business $37.97 2 $75.94
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Pink, 45cm • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 45cm • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98

Materials cost

$376.97

Vendor shipping charges

$26.11

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.42

Total project goal

$516.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$516.15

8 Donors

-$443.53

Donations toward project cost

-$438.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$72.62

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$0.00

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