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Mrs. Peters from Indianapolis, IN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seat Sacks! A Simple Solution to Help 1st Graders!

Help me give my students seat sacks to help them get organized with their books.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Peters's classroom raised $575

This project is fully funded

My Project

Seat sacks can significantly enhance students' learning experiences by providing several benefits. These benefits collectively contribute to a more structured and effective learning environment, ultimately supporting better academic outcomes.

1.

**Organization**: Seat sacks help keep students' materials organized and easily accessible, reducing the time spent searching for supplies.

2. **Efficiency**: With everything at their fingertips, students can transition more smoothly between activities, maximizing instructional time.

3. **Personal Responsibility**: Students learn to take responsibility for their own materials, fostering independence and organizational skills.

4. **Reduced Clutter**: By minimizing desk clutter, seat sacks create a more focused and productive learning environment.

My goal for this project is to create a positive learning environment. I want to foster a clutter-free and visually appealing classroom that supports student focus and engagement. I also want to improve the organization of student materials.

My first graders are special because they are at a crucial stage of development where they are curious, eager to learn, and rapidly developing foundational skills.

This is a key time for developing essential reading, writing, and math skills, which will set the foundation for future learning. They are learning important social skills, such as sharing, cooperation, and empathy, as they interact with peers. Their high energy and enthusiasm bring a dynamic and lively atmosphere to the classroom. First graders are beginning to develop more independence in their learning and daily tasks, fostering self-confidence.

Mrs. Peters North Wayne Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Indianapolis, IN View local requests

Nearly all 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SEAT SACK Single Pocket Classroom Chair Storage Pocket -14 inch, Black • Amazon Business $15.06 30 $451.80

Materials cost

$451.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.22

Total project goal

$574.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$574.80

2 Donors

-$399.86

Donations toward project cost

-$339.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.97

match offer

-$174.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.24

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$0.00

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