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Mrs. Steffensmeier from Mankato MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Moving Ignites the Brain

Help me give my students a variety of comfortable flexible seating options to use.

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My Project

I am looking for flexible seating options for my students. Flexible seating allows them to wobble, rock, bounce, lean or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow and core strength.

Engagement increases while stress and anxiety decrease with flexible seating.

The more students are able to move, the better they perform. Physical movement helps the brain form neural pathways, which increases cognition, improves memory and helps us to acquire knowledge faster. Physical activity also increases oxygen to the brain, which is critical for attention and learning. Students perform their best when they are comfortable in their setting.

Mrs. Steffensmeier
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Foot Fidget FootFidget Standing Desk Conversion Kit 2.0, For Legs 1 Inch in Diameter - Wood - Grades 1-12 - Adult • School Specialty $170.69 1 $170.69
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98
CanDo Pedal Exerciser - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Lightweight • School Specialty $59.32 1 $59.32

Materials cost

$389.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$456.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.62

Total project goal

$537.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $537.46

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 $537.46

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