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Ms. Gilbert from Birmingham AL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Let's Flex on 'Em!, Part 2

Help me give my students options that will promote collaboration and give them choices.

  • $395 goal

This project expired on July 25, 2020.

This project expired on July 25, 2020.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

The students in my classroom may not have the best home lives, but they won't allow that to stop them from coming to school with a positive attitude toward learning. They enjoy learning through songs, stories, group discussions, small groups, and hands-on experiences.

Our school aims to provide its students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade with a great education.

Teachers are encouraged to teach using a community of inquiry. Therefore, it is preferred that students learn for themselves through self-discovery and hands-on experiences.

My Project

The fulfillment of this project will provide my students with alternative seating choices. The presence of nontraditional seating will allow students to move as they learn. It can be concluded that teaching has evolved throughout the years. For that reason, the way in which classrooms are structured has transformed. I would like to provide my students with alternative seating options within the classroom.

Flexible seating provides students with nontraditional seating such as bean bag chairs, floor seats, and saucer chairs.

Students are to choose the best seating option for themselves to do their best learning. Flexible seating provides students with the option to move during their learning because they do not have a certain area to seat.

Therefore, flexible seating gives students the power of choice.

The power of choice provides students with the opportunity to be involved in their learning process and become great learners. I believe that flexible seating will be a great source of learning for my students because they will be able to move around and release energy in a child-friendly classroom that is conducive to learning.

Ms. Gilbert
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportneer Stadium Seats for Bleachers – 6-Position Reclining Cushion Chair with Carry Strap, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Kids Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories For Kids Room - 2' Black • Amazon Business $43.13 2 $86.26
Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair with Metal Frame, One Size, Black • Amazon Business $36.00 2 $72.00

Materials cost

$278.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$335.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.13

Total project goal

$394.22

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