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Ms. Merletti from Concord, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Like to Move It!

My students need various seating options: balance ball chairs, wobble seats, stools, bean bags, and an area rug to make an inviting classroom environment!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Merletti's classroom raised $1,199

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students absolutely love to learn. We have already been inspired to learn about other cultures and give to others who have less. Given the background my students have, this is an amazing feat.

My students come from poverty themselves and often have worries no child should have.

These outside worries can carry over into class and make it difficult to focus. I want to provide my students with the best environment possible so they can be well rounded citizens.

My Project

Flexible seating options, balance ball, wobble chairs and bean bag chairs, will be an exciting addition to our classroom. With all of these choices, our classroom will become a comfortable and safe environment so we can our use our learning time in the best way possible. Lets be honest, these seating options are way more exciting than regular classroom seats!

Flexible seating will provide my students with an opportunity to sit comfortably around the classroom and discover where they will learn best.

My students will have the opportunity to select the working condition that best support their learning style and need for movement. These options will allow my students to take initiative and prepare them for real-life situations. I can't wait to see all of the positive changes our classroom will have because of these flexible seating options.

Ms. Merletti Cambridge 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.

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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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, Purple • Amazon Business $79.98 1 $79.98
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, Blue • Amazon Business $79.98 1 $79.98
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, Green • Amazon Business $79.98 1 $79.98
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"! - Red - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
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"! - Grey - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
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"! - Green - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
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 - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
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"! - Black - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
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"! - Dark Blue - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
Small Solid Green Kids Bean Bag Chair • Amazon Business $52.75 1 $52.75
Small Solid Light Pink Kids Bean Bag Chair • Amazon Business $52.23 1 $52.23
Safavieh Milan Shag Collection SG180-7373 Purple Area Rug, 3 feet by 5 feet (3' x 5') • Amazon Business $50.58 1 $50.58
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $48.17 1 $48.17
Wacces Athletic Inflatable Twist Massage Balance Board, 13", Pink • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Wacces Athletic Inflatable Twist Massage Balance Board, 13", Grey • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95

Materials cost

$893.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$81.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,018.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.72

Total project goal

$1,198.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,198.12

1 Donor

-$1,198.12

Donations toward project cost

-$1,018.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$179.72

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