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Mrs. Putz from Mundelein, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starbucks Our Classroom—Flexible Seating Options

My students need flexible seating options. Many teachers are moving toward “Starbucks-ing” their classrooms. This would include a variety of seats for students to choose that would help them be most successful in the classroom.

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Mrs. Putz Washington Elementary School
Mundelein, IL Grades PreK-2

My Students

The children in my class all come to school with different needs! With the changing world and all the stimulation out there, students need to find ways that help them to focus on their tasks.

My class and school has a diverse demographic with diverse needs.

Many are from homes where their lives are very structured. However, many come from unstable homes where schedules may be changing constantly due to parents' work schedules and varying caregivers. In our class, we have students who are English Language Learners, students will special needs, and all of them would benefit from diverse seating options.

My Project

We are asking for flexible seating options for our students. Many teachers are moving toward “Starbucks-ing” their classrooms. This would include a variety of seats for students to choose that would help them be most successful in the classroom. Instead of spending their energy in adjusting to their assigned seat, they are able to use that energy to focus on the task at hand. Examples of these would be: scoop chairs, bouncy chairs, bands for chairs, stools, and so on.

These items are already being used in our building for students needing accommodations and have been very successful.

However, we know that flexible seating could benefit all students.

Students would have the opportunity to use these every day and would be offered to everyone in the classroom. So, all students in the grade level would have access to these learning tools and would continue throughout the years. We are anticipating the purchase of items that could last over several years.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

21 students impacted 6 donors
Mrs. Putz Washington 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.

Mundelein, IL View local requests

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

21 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair, Made in the USA, Active Sitting for Toddler, Pre-School, Kids, and Teens; Kids don't have to sit still anymore - "The BEST seat in any Classroom"! - Blue - Toddler (10in) • Amazon Business $49.95 2 $99.90
Bouncy Bands for Chairs (Black support pipes) • Amazon Business $13.95 4 $55.80
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Blue • Amazon Business $17.00 3 $51.00

Materials cost

$206.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.32

Total project goal

$282.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $282.12

4 Donors

-$282.12

Donations toward project cost

-$239.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.32

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 $0.00

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