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Mrs. Harp from Madison Hts., MI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Middle School Flexible Seating

Help me give my students flexible seating options, including a standing work space and comfortable floor seating.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Harp's classroom raised $740

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach 7th and 8th graders in a title 1 school. My school is very small; in fact, I teach the entirety of the 8th grade class and most of the 7th graders. A typical student at my school has overcome a lot of challenges in their personal life and 100% of students at our school receive free and reduced lunch. Sometimes, just getting to school is hard enough, as many of our kids are taking care of their siblings, living with multiple family members, or travelling to school on the city bus. School tends to be a safe place for our kids.

Despite the many challenges they may face, our kids are hard-working, thoughtful, caring, and fiercely loyal.

Once you are able to build a relationship with a student and they learn they can trust you, they will move heaven and earth for you if you ask.

We work hard to accommodate all of our students in our classrooms. All our students deserve to learn in an environment that helps them feel safe and comfortable so that they can do their best.

My Project

Students come to school with many challenges, which makes it hard to focus on math instruction. For students that have experienced trauma or have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, these challenges in focus can be insurmountable. Incorporating flexible seating options will make it easier for many students to focus on the lessons that are being taught since they will have space to be comfortable or to fidget without being a distraction.

When students have options in their seating arrangements, they will be able to put their entire focus into their learning.

Students with a lot of energy can choose to stand while they work. Other students might be more comfortable on their floor with a clipboard. By giving students a choice, we can eliminate distractions in the classroom to make learning our priority.

With options other than the standard desks, we provide opportunities for all students to have their own space instead of being squished into tight rows. Students will no longer have to peer around their classmates to see the board; instead, they can sit in a place that is comfortable for them.

Project tagged as

Madison Hts., MI
Grades 6-8
Mathematics
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Harp Wilkinson Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Madison Hts., MI View local requests

Nearly all 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

122 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Mr IRONSTONE Bar Table 47” Pub Dining Height Table Bistro Table with Vintage Textured Top (Indoor USE ONLY) • Amazon Business $119.99 3 $359.97

Mr IRONSTONE Pub Height Bar Stools Set of 2, Rustic Brown Bar Stool, 27.7" Pub Dining Height Stools Bistro Vintage Table Chairs (Indoor USE ONLY) • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98

Collections Etc Tufted Padded Boosted Cushion and Support - Plush Seating for Chair with Carrying Handle, Blue • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98

AmazonBasics Hardboard Office Clipboard - 12-Pack • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49

28 Pack Sensory Toys Set, Relieves Stress and Anxiety Fidget Toy for Children Adults, Special Toys Assortment for Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Rewards Prizes, Carnival, Piñata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost			$589.41
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.84
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$628.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$110.87
Total project goal			$739.12
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$739.12
10 Donors			-$555.29
Donations toward project cost			-$479.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$75.79
match offer			-$175.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$148.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$26.25
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.83
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Middle School Flexible Seating

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