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Mrs. B from Mechanic Falls, ME is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. B's classroom raised $607

Put Kids in Control of Their Own Learning!

Help me give my students flexible seating for the freedom to work anywhere in the classroom.

This project expired on October 12, 2019.

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Mrs. B Elm Street School
Mechanic Falls, ME Grades PreK-2

My Students

Mechanic Falls is such a quaint, small town; my students come from diverse families and academic backgrounds. More than half of our school consists of low-income households. Some students have school experiences and some students experience school and a classroom full of other students for the very first time.

As a kindergarten teacher, I am the keeper of the gate and I am responsible for getting my students off to the very best start.

I will be piloting a new reading, phonics, and writing program.

My Project

Flexible seating allows for many benefits for student learning. Students can have controlled choice where they work and allows them to change locations if needed. This allows for a more comfortable environment where students can be less distracted, more calm, and work more productively.

The materials that I have chosen will also stimulate students' sense of touch.

This sensory input can help students focus and process information. With our new Units of Study reading and writing curriculum launching, I want to make sure students are comfortable when I send them off to practice new skills throughout the school day. I can also promote a better sense of community through the benefits of flexible seating. Students not only get to choose where they are most comfortable, but they can also choose whom to collaborate with or if they need to be working alone.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 23 donors
Mrs. B Elm Street School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Mechanic Falls, ME View local requests

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

20 students impacted 23donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Active Kids Chair by Studico – Wobble Chair Pre-School - Elementary School - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating Classroom - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture - Black • Amazon Business $49.99 4 $199.96
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Black • Amazon Business $25.00 5 $125.00
AmazonBasics Laptop Computer Lap Desk Tray, Fits up to 15.6 Inch Laptops • Amazon Business $17.99 4 $71.96
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet :: Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs :: 20" x 2" x 3/64" • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
CanDo Inflatable Donut Ball, Yellow, 17.7" • Amazon Business $8.80 2 $17.60
Garden Kneeling Pad Seat Knee Mat Cushion 7 in x 15 in, Assorted Colors, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $8.29 2 $16.58

Materials cost

$456.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.01

Total project goal

$606.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $606.72

17 Donors

-$541.00

Donations toward project cost

-$460.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.10

Matching donations from our partners

-$64.49

Match offers toward project cost

-$54.82

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.24

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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