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Mr. Wenzelman from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seating is Different for Everyone!

Help me give my students the flexible seating they need to sit comfortably and learn.

  • $2,665 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

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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 Project

The flexible seating furniture I am requesting for my students can and will significantly enhance the learning environment for them by offering them choice, comfort, and a sense of autonomy. My goal is to offer flexible seating so my students can take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them.

When my students are given choice in their seating I have noticed an increased improvement in their overall success to function efficiently by their ability to focus, complete classroom tasks, and stay organized.

With the wobbles chairs I am requesting I have noted a significant increase in participation and less disruption with the wobble chair I currently use. The wobble chairs and exercise ball chairs I am requesting will help my students get those extra wiggles out and can be used in replace of a typical desk chair.

Time and time again I have seen how student choice and comfort have paved the way for their day to day success. I hope that with have a variety of choice in flexible seating my students can continue to have the day to day success they make for themselves.

Mr. Wenzelman Canty Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

Never Before Funded 26 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium 16" Blue Wobble Chair Bundle - Set of 6 Chairs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $569.05 2 $1,138.10
Lakeshore Flex-Space Comfy Stools Set of 3 - Flexible Seating for Classroom • Lakeshore Learning Materials $579.00 1 $579.00
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk with Cushion , Flexible Seating, Blue, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $242.87 1 $242.87
Lakeshore Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 5 $149.95

Materials cost

$2,109.92

Vendor shipping charges

$93.35

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$31.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,264.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$399.69

Total project goal

$2,664.61

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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