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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wiggle While We Work

My students need 2 Kore wobble stools to enhance their learning with movement throughout the day.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olthouse's classroom raised $179

This project is fully funded

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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

I teach at a high poverty school where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch! I have high expectations that they will grow and learn beyond what is expected. We are learning skills such as robotics, coding, and typing along with our curriculum. School is a safe and happy place for my students. Each day, they come into the classroom excited about the day and spending time exploring and learning together. For many of my students, being at school is the best part of their day.

My Project

My students love to move but wiggling while working can be a distraction. My students would love to get wiggle seats into our class. These seats are fun colors and are able to help us improve posture. The seats move in a circular motion which is a great way to fidget for kids who need to move during class. Our class is very energetic and ask daily "Is it my turn for the wobble seat?" " Can I have the stool at my desk?" The students are constantly asking when can they have a turn and if I can buy more. They see a difference, when they get to use the stool.

We try to get up and move as much as possible so it is not boring to sit in class all day.

These seats will help more than 40 students each day move as they work! My students have said,"This stool keeps me moving, so I can wiggle and learn". The fidget/wiggle stool are great for students with ADHD and autism to be able to move without distracting others. Not only will the stools help them move to stay focused, but also for exercise through movement.

My students will be able to focus and learn new skills. These stools will make our classroom a better learning environment. These stools will provide a safe way to move in class. Instead of tapping a pencil or poking our neighbor.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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 - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $59.80 2 $119.60

Materials cost

$119.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.72

Total project goal

$178.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$178.11

2 Donors

-$172.64

Donations toward project cost

-$151.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.47

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$0.00

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