You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

Mrs. Bowman from Lenoir NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Kinders Need to Move!

My students need flexible seating options to meet their high energy needs.

  • $274 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My students come with many different backgrounds and needs. Some have attended a pre-k program. Some have only stayed at home or with relatives and have never been exposed to a learning environment.

We strive to meet each child on their level and move on from there.

Some students come in with alphabetic and phonemic knowledge and some have never held a pencil or cut with scissors. We have to model and teach social skills.

They have lots of energy, and many of them struggle with sitting in traditional desks and chairs. Some need help with sensory issues. My students love to move and sing and dance. They enjoy using hands-on materials to learn and explore. My students love learning!

My Project

My students have lots of energy and love to have choices! I want to offer them different seating options in order to meet their specific learning needs.

By giving children choices, they take ownership of their learning.

It will hold them accountable as they must meet the expectations that come along with their seating choice.

Flexible seating will give them a chance to move while continuing to engage in learning. We want our students to be empowered learners while providing opportunities for them to be in a comfortable space that works for them. Every child learns in their own unique way.

Mrs. Bowman
Grades PreK-2

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Bowman is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Red • Amazon Business $25.00 2 $50.00
Regency 1620BE Glow 15" Stool, Blue • Amazon Business $47.98 1 $47.98
Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands (12-Pack) - Improves Focus in the Classroom for School Kids and Students – Works for ADD ADHD Autism Sensory Needs - Bounce & Stretch Foot Band – Silent and Non-Disruptive • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Black Mountain Products Exercise Balance Stability Disc with Hand Pump, Red • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
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
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Lime Green, 45cm • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98

Materials cost

$184.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.96

Total project goal

$273.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$273.06

4 Donors

-$173.06

Donations toward project cost

-$147.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.96

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Support your local school!

Donate directly to any school in the US. Your donation will go towards directly purchasing urgent supplies.

Find a local school

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","schoolCity":"Lenoir","showProjectRecommendations":true,"teachersOnPage":[65215],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NC","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"proposalId":3398048,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/kinders-need-to-move/3398048/","verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":18,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Bowman","isEquityFocus":false,"authorIds":{"65215":{"owner":"Mrs. Bowman","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[3398048],"proposalHash":"-1760853572","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp65215_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531269242177","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21068317,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["MTc4NDE=","NTUyNjI2Ng==","NjUyMTU=","NTI3NDg4Nw==","NTU0NTIzMA=="],"teacherId":65215,"schoolCounty":"Caldwell","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NC","name":"North Carolina"}}