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Ms. Carlson from Atwater, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let My Students Wiggle, Focus, and Learn Their Way

Help me give my students wobble stools (the most requested seat in my classroom) along with floor cushions and rocking chairs, so every student has a chance to learn in a way that fits their body and brain.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Carlson's classroom raised $713

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Celebrating 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

The materials I’m requesting—wobble stools, floor cushions, and rocking floor seats—will make a meaningful difference in how my students experience learning each day. Right now, my small group table only seats three students because of the bulky chairs we have. Wobble stools will allow me to seat up to six, making small group time more efficient and inclusive. Beyond that, the wobble stools give students who need movement a chance to focus without disruption. The floor cushions and rocking seats will offer more comfort and choice during reading, partner work, and quiet independent tasks. These items aren’t just for seating. They’re tools to help students feel calm, supported, and engaged.

My goal is simple: I want every student who walks into my classroom to feel like it was built for them.

Flexible seating helps make that possible. It creates space for movement, choice, and focus, especially for students who struggle with traditional desks and chairs. It encourages independence and self-awareness, letting students decide how they learn best. I’ve already seen how one wobble stool transformed engagement during lessons. With your support, I can give that same opportunity to every child in my classroom.

My students are curious, energetic, and full of potential. Many of them face challenges outside the classroom, but they show up ready to try, grow, and be part of our classroom community. They deserve a space that reflects their needs, supports their learning styles, and shows them they matter. Your support will help make that possible, giving them a classroom that works for them—not just around them.

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Atwater, CA
Grades 3-5
Mental Health
Literacy
Flexible Seating
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Carlson Juniper Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool, 18-Inch Seat Height, Flexible Seating, Black • Amazon Business $54.99 7 $384.93

ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Sage/Grey, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $73.04 1 $73.04

Sawysine 12 Pcs Floor Cushions Classroom Flexible Floor Seating with Handle for Kids in Home School Classroom Kindergarten Daycare Nursery (Morandi Color,Round) • Amazon Business $61.99 1 $61.99

Materials cost			$519.96
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$47.58
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.80
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$605.34
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$106.82
Total project goal			$712.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$712.16
6 Donors			-$555.62
Donations toward project cost			-$520.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$35.28
match offer			-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.00
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$56.54
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Let My Students Wiggle, Focus, and Learn Their Way

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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