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Mrs. BARELA from Albuquerque NM is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Learning Should Be Flexible!

Help me give my students more seating choices to increase engagement and provide a comfortable setting for learning.

  • $665 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

Flexible seating allows for the opportunity for students to have a sense of control over their ability to learn. Establishing the rules and routines surrounding flexible seating will need to be taught, retaught, and modeled for successful arrangements. Students need movement to move their bodies to make the lesson more engaging. Students who are allowed to have activities can continue to focus and have the choice opportunity. This can help reduce behaviors and negative associations with school. Students can also be comfortable while learning, which can increase engagement. Flexible seating also allows for increased collaboration opportunities and creative outlets. Please donate to our classroom!

Mrs. BARELA
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FlexSeating The Surf Portable Lap Desk with Cushion , Flexible Seating, Seafoam, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $210.00 1 $210.00
FDP SoftScape 15 inch Round Two-Tone Accent Ottoman for Ages 4-7; Modern Children's Furniture, Flexible, Lightweight Foam Seating for Home, Playroom, Classroom, Library (4-Piece) - Navy, 12763-NV • Amazon Business $146.82 1 $146.82
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for In-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary, 11232-CT • Amazon Business $74.90 1 $74.90
Floor Chair 42-Position Nnewvante Adjustable Floor Seating for Kids Adults with Back Support Folding Floor Seat Cushioned Recliner Meditation Washable Chaise Lounges, Black • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
Learn Tower Fidget Chair Bands for Kids (12-Pack)- Flexible Seating Classroom & Home - Furniture Children with Fidgety Bouncy Foot The Desk or Students ADHD Sensory Kickbands 1.5 mm Thick Multicolor • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$526.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$564.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.64

Total project goal

$664.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$664.24

1 Donor

-$664.24

Donations toward project cost

-$564.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.64

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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