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Ms. Veentjer from Des Moines, WA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Looking Past the Label

Help me give my students selective seating options and necessary supplies to help them learn.

  • $1,047 goal

This project expired on September 16, 2025.

This project expired on September 16, 2025.

My Project

I teach special education students in a middle school setting. My students are truly amazing and face so many obstacle but Having options for seating gives my students the opportunity to focus more on their learning while getting out their wiggles. There’s a range of sensory needs in my classroom. I’d appreciate the help of getting closer to meeting all of their needs.

My job is such a pleasure and privilege

The board games will not only help with entertainment, but also give learning opportunities as well. These materials will go a long way.

Ms. Veentjer Des Moines Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

12 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NYPOT Ergonomic Kneeling Chair with Adjustable Seats - Knee Chair for Posture Correction & Kneel Rocking Stool for Desk - Back Pain Relief and Support for Home and Office - 5 Years Brand Warranty • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
Sweetcrispy Comfy Saucer Chairs Folding Cozy Faux Fur Living Room Reading Lounge Chair with Soft Thick Padded Seat & Metal Frame Modern Style Bedroom Home for Kids Adults, X-Large - Grey • Amazon Business $86.41 2 $172.82
Learniture Adjustable Height Active Learning Stool for Office Desks and Classrooms, Foam-Padded Backless Wobble Stool with Rocking Motion, Black • Amazon Business $130.00 1 $130.00
Kore Kids Wobble Stool - Purple, 14" Tall • Blick Art Materials $60.14 2 $120.28
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
LAZGOL Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 96 Pack Fine Point Tip Black Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Whiteboard Markers for Back to School, Office, Home, Work On White board & Calendar, Refrigerator. • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Key Education Social Skills Boxed Game Set, 15 Board Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, File Folder Social Skills Learning Games for Autism, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? People & Pets Board Game Edition | The Original Guessing Game | Easter Gifts for Girls & Boys | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
Hasbro Gaming Yahtzee Jr. Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Edition Board Game | Preschool Games for Kids | 2-4 Players | Easter Gifts Boys & Girls | Ages 4+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Junior Learning Social Skills Board Games, 4 Games, Ages 5-8, Empathy & Manners, Grade 1-2 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
10 Pack Large Size Plastic Art Trays,5 Colors Arts and Crafts Organizer Tray,Kids Serving Tray for DIY Projects,Painting,Beads • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids, Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls, 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
12 Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers - Whiteboard Markers Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser, Low Odor White Board Markers Dry Erase Markers Fine Point, Kids Thin Erasable Markers for Calendar Whiteboard • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$778.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.77

Sales tax

 $68.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$889.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.04

Total project goal

$1,046.93

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