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Mrs. Ryan from Kalamazoo, MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Ryan's classroom raised $555

Wiggly Bodies!

Help me give my students flexible seating to allow them to make the most out of their learning environment.

This project expired on May 3, 2022.

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Mrs. Ryan Greenwood Elementary School
Kalamazoo, MI Grades PreK-2

My Students

I am a first-year teacher of an AMAZING group of excited, energetic, and loving Kindergarteners! Many of my students have not had much social interaction with peers their own age (until now) due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

These inspirational young learners are the perfect example of the reason I became a teacher in the first place and they deserve to have their individual needs met in any way that I can.

We are a part of an extremely diverse school district that loves and celebrates inclusion. I teach general education classroom with several students who need "extra" attention and accommodations. I believe in each and every one of my students and know that they can all accomplish ANYTHING they put their minds to!

My Project

I have seen the high need of differentiated seating within the classroom - especially with my fidgety, little youngsters. In our huge district (and with almost every district) much of our "extra" materials are paid for out of our own pockets as teachers.

These unique seating options will help students get their wiggles out in a safe manner that also allows them to participate, listen, and get the most out of their short time with me!

This will also be WONDERFUL in our Social-Emotional-Learning as we are talking often about noticing our body and what our bodies need. It is SO important to recognize what we need throughout the day - and often in kindergarten, that can be noticing that your body needs to move. If I can create an environment where that can happen alongside my students' learning, then I believe my students will thrive even more.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

13 students impacted 10 donors
Mrs. Ryan Greenwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Kalamazoo, MI View local requests

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

13 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Active Kids Chair – Wobble Chair Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating Classroom - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture - Blue • Amazon Business $59.99 5 $299.95
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
OUTREE Kids Pod Hanging Swing Seat Hammock ,100%Cotton Child Swing Hammock Chair for Indoor and Outdoor use,Yellow and White • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99

Materials cost

$435.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.22

Total project goal

$554.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $554.79

8 Donors

-$337.14

Donations toward project cost

-$301.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.57

match offer

-$200.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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