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Mrs. Isham from Oswego, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seating That Serves Kinders

Help me give my students tools and resources they need to learn, thrive, and feel included.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Isham's classroom raised $889

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am reaching out to request support for our classroom’s seating and sensory needs, which are crucial to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all of our students.

As an inclusion classroom, we welcome students with a range of abilities, including those with sensory processing challenges, physical disabilities, and developmental delays.

We strive to create an environment where every child has the tools and resources they need to learn, thrive, and feel included. However, our current classroom setup lacks the essential seating and sensory supplies necessary to meet these needs effectively.

Specifically, we are seeking funding for:

Flexible Seating: Many of our students struggle to focus while sitting at traditional desks. Flexible seating options such as cube chairs, cushions, and floor seating would allow them to engage in learning in a way that suits their individual needs.

Sensory Tools: To support students with sensory processing challenges, we need various sensory tools such as weighted blankets, fidget toys, noise-canceling headphones, and calming lights. These items will help our students regulate their emotions, reduce anxiety, and enhance focus during lessons.

Our school serves a community where many families face economic hardship, and our students come from homes that often lack the resources to provide these essential learning tools. With your generous support, we can create an environment where all children, regardless of their background or abilities, are able to engage, learn, and succeed.

Mrs. Isham Leighton Elementary 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.

Oswego, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

15 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Comfy Chairs - Set of 3 Flexible Floor Seating for Classroom Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $379.00 1 $379.00
Fun and Function - Weighted Shimmery Turtle - Weighted Stuffed Animal and Fidget Tool with Reversible Sequins - Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $74.47 1 $74.47
Sawysine 12 Pcs Floor Cushions Classroom Flexible Floor Seating with Handle for Kids in Home School Classroom Kindergarten Daycare Nursery (Pastel Color,Round) • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
ECR4Kids Tri-Me 3-In-1 Cube Chair, Kids Furniture, Cyan • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
ECR4Kids Tri-Me 3-In-1 Cube Chair, Kids Furniture, Aqua • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
ODOXIA Sensory Pathway Decals for Floor and Wall | Educational & Interactive Kids Stickers | Sensory Paths Decals | Sensory Path| Classroom Decals • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14

Materials cost

$695.52

Vendor shipping charges

$18.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$754.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.22

Total project goal

$888.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$888.12

13 Donors

-$591.30

Donations toward project cost

-$516.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.95

Matching donations from our partners

-$280.66

Match offers toward project cost

-$238.56

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.17

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$0.00

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