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Mrs. Meyer from Sun Prairie, WI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making A Science Lab Feel Like Home

Help me give my students a more comfortable and flexible learning environment. We are hoping to add some more comfortable seating options for students to work independently.

Mrs. Meyer Patrick Marsh Middle School

Sun Prairie, WI Grades 6-8

My Project

Even though our classroom is a functional science lab, it is not always conducive to relaxed group/independent work. Two-thirds of my day is spent teaching algebra to our house of 53 8th-grade students. At the moment, we have two comfy chairs and they are in use and argued over constantly. We would benefit from more seating options, as well as a few basic supplies that we are desperately lacking. As a class, our supply of rulers is down to three, and many of our calculators are outdated and no longer work.

In the realm of science and algebra, where critical thinking and analytical skills are paramount, a comfortable learning space becomes crucial.

Flexible seating allows students to tailor their environment to suit their learning styles, promoting a sense of ownership over their education. Moreover, the adaptability of seating options facilitates smooth transitions between various instructional activities, creating a dynamic and interactive classroom atmosphere. Donations towards these flexible seating solutions would directly contribute to the creation of an enriched learning environment that empowers students to excel in science and algebra by fostering collaboration and critical thinking skills.

To make this vision a reality, I urge individuals to consider the profound impact their donations can have on shaping the educational journey of future scientists and mathematicians. By investing in comfortable and flexible seating options for small group work in our classroom, donors are actively supporting an educational paradigm shift towards inclusivity, engagement, and ultimately, academic success. Your contribution will not only enhance the learning experiences of current students, but also pave the way for a more innovative and collaborative future generation in the fields of science and mathematics.

53 students impacted 4 donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

mDesign Urban Papasan Folding Moon Chair - Large Saucer UFO Chair with Collapsible Metal Frame - Fuzzy Foldable Dish Seat for Home Office, Living Room, Dorm Room, and Bedroom - Black • Amazon Business $50.99 5 $254.95

Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS 10-Digit Scientific Battery & Solar Powered Scientific Calculator Blue (TI30XIIS) • Staples $10.99 15 $164.85

LAPGEAR Compact Lap Desk - Alaskan Blue - Fits up to 15 Inch Laptops - Pack of 12 - Style No. 43003 • Amazon Business $99.76 1 $99.76

Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Koogel 40 PCS Clear Rulers,Plastic Rulers 12 Inch Bulk for Classroom Straight Rulers with Centimeters and Inches for Kids,School,Office,Home • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost			$555.53
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.33
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$593.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$104.80
Total project goal			$698.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$698.66
3 Donors			-$677.75
Donations toward project cost			-$593.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$83.89
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$20.91
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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