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Ms. James from Lake Odessa, MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Like to Flex While we Learn

Help me give my students flexible seating options to help them move while they learn.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. James's classroom raised $250

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My Project

I have the pleasure of teaching 51 amazing fourth graders each day. They are learning just how fun math can be, and gaining confidence in their math thinking skills each and every day.

My awesome students have a need to move while they learn.

These balance chairs will allow all of my movers and shakers the opportunity to move as much as they need to while they work. They will be able to do this without causing any disruptions to their classmates either.

Please, support my kiddos in having flexibility and a choice in their seating when they enter my classroom every day.

Ms. James Lakewood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Lake Odessa, MI View local requests

More than half 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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Ultimate Balance Ball Chair (Standard or Swivel Base Option) - Premium Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk - 52cm Anti-Burst Ball, Air Pump, Exercise Guide • Amazon Business $99.81 1 $99.81
Balance Ball Chairs for Kids: LakiKid Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture- Stability Ball Chairs with Legs, Exercise Ball Chair, Yoga Ball Chair, Ideal Alternative Seating for Students (18"/45 CM) • Amazon Business $19.97 4 $79.88

Materials cost

$179.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.48

Total project goal

$249.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $249.87

2 Donors

-$126.19

Donations toward project cost

-$107.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.93

match offer

-$123.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$105.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.55

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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