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Mrs. Thomas from Huntsville, AL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sit! Collaborate and Listen

Help me give my students wobble chairs, stack stools, cushions and lap desks.

  • $559 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

What can I say about these amazing kids? They are resilient. They have overcome so much the past two years and yet, all that considered, have come to school with smiles and a positive attitude. Their determination to learn is inspiring.

There are days where I struggle to stay motivated, they INSPIRE ME!

My Project

Kids are active, am I right? I teach math in two classes, we are departmentalized in fifth grade. That means each class is in the same desk for 90 minutes. That can be a long time to be in one place. Bodies start to wiggle and turn causing distractions because the standard chair isn't made for wiggling or leaning back. I've had kids fall out of their chairs or even try to stand just to have a different position. Let's be honest, 90 minutes of math in the same chair can be too much for anyone.

My wish is to get some flexibility, literally, in their class seating.

This will allow them to be at a seat and have some movement. What a difference that would make. It also allows them to change up their learning area with something less traditional. The Wobble Stools will be an effective way to move without distracting others or getting hurt. The Surf Portable Lap Desk will allow kids to temporarily sit closer to the active board, while still leaving our carpet area for others to enjoy.

I wish everyone had the ability to see what I see everyday with these amazing kiddos. They are working so hard and doing amazing things every day.

I feel this seating would create an amazing learning environment for everyone. Thank you for your consideration.

Mrs. Thomas
Grades 3-5
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 40 students.

    52 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $97.10 1 $97.10
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-PE The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Peacock Blue • Amazon Business $39.31 2 $78.62
Active Chair by Studico – Wobble Chairs Juniors/Pre-Teens (Grades 3-7) - Flexible Seating Classroom- Children Who Can’t Sit Still - 17.75" Wobble Chair - Corrects Posture | Blue • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Active Chair by Studico – Wobble Chairs Juniors/Pre-Teens (Grades 3-7) - Flexible Seating Classroom- Children Who Can’t Sit Still - 17.75" Wobble Chair - Corrects Posture | Purple • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-RD The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Red • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
FDP SoftScape 12 inch Square Toddler Floor Cushions with Handles for Kids; Colorful Flexible Soft Foam Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom (5-Piece) - Assorted • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96

Materials cost

$405.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.78

Total project goal

$558.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $558.56

52 Donors

-$558.56

Donations toward project cost

-$487.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

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