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Mrs. Poirot from Kennesaw GA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stools for STEM

Help me give my students comfortable and collaborative stools for our new STEM Lab!

  • $1,889 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Our Middle School is creating a STEM lab, where students immerse themselves in hands-on projects and collaborative learning and we have a pressing need for stools that will significantly improve the learning experience for our young scientists, engineers, and problem solvers. These stools will not only enhance the comfort and well-being of our students but also positively impact their concentration, creativity, and overall engagement during STEM activities.

Our current seating arrangements in the STEM lab are outdated and uncomfortable.

The hard, rigid chairs we currently use cause discomfort, fatigue, and even posture-related issues, which ultimately detract from our students' focus on the learning process. Lab stools are specially designed to provide proper support to the lower back and promote good posture.

The introduction of lab stools in our STEM lab will foster a more conducive learning environment. When students are comfortable and supported, they can devote their full attention to the tasks at hand, making it easier for them to delve into complex problem-solving, experimentation, and critical thinking. With a greater focus on their work, students will achieve higher levels of productivity and creativity.

The stools we are seeking are not just ergonomic but also designed with mobility in mind. It is important for students to be able to move around and collaborate with their peers.

To cater to our new STEM lab and accommodate all our students, we are requesting a set of 30 lab stools.

Mrs. Poirot
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
National Public Seating Corp. Fixed Height Stool - 18", without Backrest, Black • Blick Art Materials $48.09 30 $1,442.70

Materials cost

$1,442.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.00

Sales tax

 $99.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,604.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$283.22

Total project goal

$1,888.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,888.11

17 Donors

-$1,797.22

Donations toward project cost

-$1,553.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$243.33

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.89

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 $0.00

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