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Ms. Ziegler from El Paso, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wiggle While We Work

Help me give my students a different type of seating this year. Wiggle stools, balance balls, and other flexible seating will give my students who can't sit still the chance to move around while learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ziegler's classroom raised $498

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My Students

I have the pleasure of teaching in a Title One school, with many students who are not as economically advantaged as many other schools within our city. My class is made up of students from low income families or military. Due to the demographics of our school, each student is offered free breakfast and lunch.

As we start a new school year, many students are coming back from a crazy year or schooling, some will walk into a classroom for the first time since March of 2020.

As students have had a year of untraditional schooling, being stuck inside a classroom all day again is going to be a struggle for many. Add hard chairs, and uncomfortable seating into the mix after many have had class on a couch, the wiggles are going to be hard to contain.

My Project

Flexible seating has offered new ways for students to learn. Not all students can walk into a classroom and sit in the conventional seating, and learn. Children need the chance to wiggle and move without being restricted, in normal classroom seating this isn't allowed. Students fall out of their chairs, they squat in them. Conventional chairs limit the amount of movement students can do.

Flexible seating allows more movement, allows students to move and wiggle while learning and doing his or her independent work.

Students have had over a year of learning in a comfortable environment, they should be able to continue learning in a comfortable environment. The products that I have selected will help my students in ways such as giving them an alternative seating options which will help make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desk/higher tables but will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The ball chairs allow students who need to move more, the chance to bounce while reading, and actively thinking. The floor portable desk/cushions are for students who need a different type of seating all together. It allows for students to move throughout the classroom, and get extra space and personal space from others.

Ms. Ziegler Travis Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Wiggle Stool, Adjustable Height 12”, 14”, 16”, or 18” for Active Seating in The Classroom, Teal (00306U01C) • Amazon Business $46.25 2 $92.50
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating, Blue, Orange Junior, Lime Junior and Grey, 52cm • Amazon Business $73.77 1 $73.77
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) (34cm Purple) • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-SF The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Seafoam • Amazon Business $36.97 1 $36.97
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-GY The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Grey • Amazon Business $31.76 1 $31.76
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-EP The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Eggplant • Amazon Business $31.19 1 $31.19
ECR4Kids The Surf Cushion, Added Seat Cushion for The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Padded Foam Support for Flexible Seating, Grey (Surf Desk Sold Separately) • Amazon Business $9.47 3 $28.41
Stretchy Resistance Fidget Bands Toy for Kids 3 Pack | Bounce, Kick & Stretch Your Feet | for ADHD, ADD, SPD, Autism & Poor Concentration | Improve Classroom Focus, Ameliorate Sensory Input • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90

Materials cost

$387.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.69

Total project goal

$497.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.92

2 Donors

-$497.92

Donations toward project cost

-$423.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.69

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