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Mrs. Elam from Glendale, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Preferential and Flexible Seating Options - Mrs. Elam's Homeroom

Help me give my students preferential and flexible seating options to help them be more engaged in their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Elam's classroom raised $868

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My Project

Flexible seating allows my students to be in charge of their learning and make choices in their learning time. During independent work times they have the opportunity to sit in a location in the classroom that is best for them. Currently my students have the ability to sit near our class pets, at different tables or desks, under their desk, or on the carpet. I have noticed that my students become more engaged in their learning when they are given a choice in their seating.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.

The seating options that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating choices. The wobble seats can e used on the floor or a chair to allow students some movement while working. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! The stools can be used to allow students to make circle for group discussions in the classroom or hallway. The beanbag chairs will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options for independent work or quiet reading time.

I have seen how a choice in seating can help students be more engaged in their learning and make better choices while working.

Mrs. Elam Highland Lakes Elementary School Grades 3-5 Glendale, AZ View local requests 19 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Kids Floor Desk, Flexible Seating for Schools, Classrooms and Homeschool, One-Piece Writing Table, Alternative Seating, 10-Pack - Green • Amazon Business $170.00 1 $170.00
FDP SoftScape 15 inch Round Two-Tone Accent Ottoman for Ages 4-7; Modern Children's Furniture, Flexible, Lightweight Foam Seating for Home, Playroom, Classroom, Library (4-Piece) - Navy, 12763-NV • Amazon Business $139.98 1 $139.98
Cali Paddle Out Sack Bean Bag Chair, Dirt-Resistant Coated Oxford Fabric, Flexible Seating for Kids, Teens, Adults, Furniture for Bedrooms, Dorm Rooms, Classrooms - Grassy Green (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $97.39 1 $97.39
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $97.10 1 $97.10
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) (34cm Avocado) • Amazon Business $19.54 4 $78.16
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary, 11232-CT • Amazon Business $68.27 1 $68.27

Materials cost

$650.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$46.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$737.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.09

Total project goal

$867.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$867.29

1 Donor

-$867.29

Donations toward project cost

-$737.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.09

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$0.00

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