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Ms. E. from MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Ms. Erickson's Flexible Seating Adventure

My students need a flexible seating classroom environment with accommodations to meet the various learning styles and needs within our room.

  • $873 goal

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My Students

I have a class of 23 (and sometimes 25) third grade students. All of my students have various learning styles and needs. I have a group of students who have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) who require supplemental support and accommodations to ensure their success in the classroom. I have several students who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as students with Dyslexia, learning disabilities and students who are gifted.

My students have shown that they benefit greatly from movement while working.

My students rarely sit at their desks and enjoy the option to sit around the room. My students who benefit from moving show that they are better able to focus and complete tasks when they don't "have to stay seated" in one specific place.

My Project

My students will be able to move freely around the room and sit, kneel, stand, or even bounce to meet their individual learning preferences!

These materials will help improve my students' ability to focus and thrive in a classroom environment that accommodates a multitude of learning styles and needs.

The bouncy balls and chairs will help students who need consistent movement during small group lessons and independent work time. The kneeling pads will benefit those who enjoy sitting on the floor rather than in a chair. The seat pads will benefit those who thrive from sensory stimulation, including my students with ADHD and Autism. All of the materials will help improve the learning in our classroom.

Ms. E.
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Child Classroom Desk Seating, Grey/Orange • Amazon Business $58.06 6 $348.36
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Pink, 45cm • Amazon Business $19.43 6 $116.58
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) (34cm Purple) • Amazon Business $16.99 6 $101.94
Zenithen IC544S-TV04 Bunjo Bungee Dish Chair • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Kick Bands Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands (10-Pack) - Improves Focus For School Kids and Classroom Students - ADHD ADD SPD Autism Sensory Needs - Bounce & Stretch Foot Band For Chairs by Solace • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Set of 4 - Foam Kneeling Pads Garden Knee Mat / Gardening Seat Cushion • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$661.84

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$39.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$741.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.85

Total project goal

$872.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$872.33

5 Donors

-$813.51

Donations toward project cost

-$698.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.53

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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