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Ms. Winter from Mesa, AZ 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 the opportunity to have their choice of seating in my classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Winter's classroom raised $701

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are individuals. They all present themselves differently due to their disabilities. Every day is an opportunity for each child to grow and feel amazing! Our students are working on developing more independence when it comes to regulating and communicating their emotions and experiences.

I teach at a Title I school in Arizona where roughly 70% of our students are receiving free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.

My students are in a resource setting and we support them academically, socially and emotionally every day. Our students are facing constant struggles right now and we continue to introduce them to new and individual ways to process what they are going through.

My Project

A typical classroom has those four-legged chairs that have been used by so many students now they squeak and shake and can be uncomfortable at times. There's been a new wave of the concept of flexible seating and our students constantly gravitate towards options other than those normal, boring chairs!

With more seating options, we're creating more opportunities for focused in-person learning.

A slight wobble, a softer cushion, or a different angle can make all the difference in a student honing in and focusing versus struggling to stay on task. A quick selection in how they sit can help our students have that tiny distraction to be able to focus at the same time.

Ms. Winter Sousa 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.

Mesa, AZ 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

31 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FDP SoftScape 10 inch Butterfly Stool Modular Seating Set for Toddlers and Kids, Soft Foam, Colorful Flexible Seating for In-Home Learning, Classrooms and Daycares (6-Piece Set) - Navy/Powder Blue • Amazon Business $126.05 1 $126.05
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $97.10 1 $97.10
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-RD The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Red • Amazon Business $25.99 3 $77.97
Trideer Extra Thick Yoga Ball Exercise Ball, 5 Sizes Ball Chair, Heavy Duty Swiss Ball for Balance, Stability, Pregnancy, Physical Therapy, Quick Pump Included (Black, L (58-65cm)) • Amazon Business $22.91 3 $68.73
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Assorted • Amazon Business $63.70 1 $63.70
THE CREW FURNITURE 512100 Classic Video Rocker Black with Black Mesh Racing Stripe • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
ProsourceFit Core Balance Disc Trainer, 14” Diameter with Pump for Improving Posture, Fitness, Stability, Grey, Model:ps-2142-bd-grey • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98

Materials cost

$520.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$37.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.10

Total project goal

$700.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$700.65

11 Donors

-$520.65

Donations toward project cost

-$468.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.60

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.00

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$0.00

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