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Mrs. Bair from Forestville, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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NextGen Spaces-Flexible Seating

Help me give my students flexible seating, enhancing their focus, comfort, and collaboration with the purchase of wobble chairs & flexible floor cushions. This investment directly supports a dynamic learning environment where every child can thrive.

  • $955 goal

This project expired on December 18, 2024.

This project expired on December 18, 2024.

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Mrs. Bair Longfields Elementary School
Forestville, MD Grades 3-5

My Project

We are reaching out with an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our 5th-grade students' learning environment. Your generous donation could help us provide flexible seating options in our classrooms, allowing students to choose the seating that best supports their focus, comfort, and engagement. Research has shown that flexible seating can enhance collaboration, increase student engagement, and improve overall academic performance.

By contributing to this initiative, you are directly investing in our students' success, creating a more dynamic and inclusive space where every student in our class can thrive.

Flexible seating allows students to choose their most comfortable and effective learning environment, fostering greater focus, engagement, and collaboration. This leads to improved academic performance, enhanced creativity, and a stronger sense of community within our classroom.

The 4th and 5th grade students in LES's talented and gifted program are exceptional due to their curiosity, creativity, and dedication to learning. They consistently demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills, a deep love for exploring new concepts, and the ability to think critically. What truly sets them apart is their enthusiasm for collaboration, as they support and inspire one another to reach new heights. These students not only excel academically but also show remarkable empathy and leadership, making them a unique and integral part of our school community.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

52 students impacted
Mrs. Bair Longfields Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Forestville, MD View local requests

More than half of 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

52 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium 18" Blue Wobble Chair Bundle - Set of 6 Chairs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $626.05 1 $626.05
12 Pcs Floor Cushions Bulk for Classroom 15 Inch Colored Flexible Seating with Handle Soft Foam Floor Pillow Kids Floor Seats Cushion for Kids Adults Daycare School Home Office Chair (Hexagon) • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99

Materials cost

$698.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.30

Sales tax

 $41.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$811.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.24

Total project goal

$954.93

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