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Mrs. Frederick from Morgan City, LA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seats for Success: Empowering Student Choice in Our Classroom

Help me give my students a Bar Table and Chairs Set, Futon Sofa Bed, Large Bean Bag Chair, and more for flexible seating options for my class where they have choices and options to sit comfortably.

  • $2,154 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

My Project

Flexible seating is essential in a high school classroom to accommodate diverse learning styles, promote student engagement, and create a dynamic educational environment. Incorporating options like bar-style tables with stools, bean bag chairs, and other varied seating arrangements offers students the autonomy to choose spaces that best suit their individual needs.

Traditional classroom setups often restrict movement and can hinder student focus.

Flexible seating arrangements, such as bar stools and bean bags, allow students to select seating that aligns with their comfort preferences, thereby reducing distractions and increasing concentration.

Diverse seating options facilitate easier collaboration among students. Bar-style tables encourage group discussions and teamwork, while comfortable seating areas like bean bags provide informal spaces for peer-to-peer interaction. Such environments nurture essential communication skills and foster a sense of community within the classroom.

Recognizing that students have varied learning preferences, flexible seating allows for personalized learning experiences. Some students may concentrate better in upright seating, while others might find that relaxed seating enhances their focus. Providing a range of seating options ensures that each student can find a conducive learning environment.

By integrating flexible seating into the high school classroom, educators can create a more engaging, comfortable, and effective learning environment that supports student success.

Mrs. Frederick Morgan City Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Morgan City, LA 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

Never Before Funded 120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOOBRO Bar Table and Chairs Set, 47.2” Rectangular Pub Table with 2 Stools for Small Space, High Top Table, 3-Piece Breakfast Table Set, Sturdy Metal Frame, Easy to Assemble, Greige BG52BT01 • Amazon Business $129.98 6 $779.88
DHP Emily 71 Inch Futon Sofa Bed, Armless Upholstered Couch Sleeper with Tufted Back and Seat, Mid-Century Modern, Black Faux Leather • Amazon Business $209.97 2 $419.94
Amazon Basics Large Bean Bag Chairs for Adults, 7 ft Blue Memory Foam Filled with Solid Microfiber Cover • Amazon Business $173.48 1 $173.48
Flash Furniture Valencia Oval Comfort Series Take Ten Black Papasan Lounge Chair • Amazon Business $79.92 2 $159.84
LAPGEAR Compact Lap Desk - Aqua Sky - Fits up to 15 Inch Laptops - Pack of 12 - Style No. 43009 • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99

Materials cost

$1,633.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $142.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,830.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$323.03

Total project goal

$2,153.56

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