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Mrs. Merida from North Hollywood CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

New and Improved Seating!

Help me give my students Gaiam Classic Backless Balance Ball Chair, Kore Wobble Chairs, and Fidget Chair Bands for Kids to use in the classroom.

  • $456 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Most of my students in my classroom come from low socioeconomic status and various cultural backgrounds. Most students speak two languages. They practice a growth mindset when challenges arise and see mistakes as a learning opportunity.

My students love learning, they work collaboratively and are ready to explore their imagination and creative thinking skills with challenging STEM activities, research projects, technology, science and math concepts.

They strive to do their best everyday in all academic subjects despite the hardships they may face every day.

Overall, my students come to school ready to learn. They truly inspire me everyday and my goal is to try to give them a successful year filled with meaningful learning.

My Project

I had the opportunity to implement a few flexible seating options in my classroom this year and the amazing, positive response I received from my students was great, academically and behaviorally. Adding the Gaiam Classic Backless Balance Ball Chair, Kore Wobble Chairs, and Fidget Chair Bands for Kids to our flexible seating options will provide more comfortable seating options that will allow my students to be engaged and focused throughout the day. They will be motivated to come to school every day and chose a seat that will allow them to do their best work. It will create an environment in which they want to come to.

Mrs. Merida
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Classic Backless Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue • Amazon Business $43.67 4 $174.68
Kore Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Junior- Age 8-9, Grade 3-4, Black (16in) • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Fidget Chair Bands for Kids - Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Option for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Bouncy Foot Bands for the Desk or Chair for Students with ADHD, Autism, or Sensory Needs • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$322.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$29.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.30

Total project goal

$455.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$455.31

2 Donors

-$202.51

Donations toward project cost

-$197.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

match offer

-$223.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$189.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.56

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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