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Ms. Wright from Erie, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Wright's classroom raised $286

Yoga Ball Chairs for Better Focus and Comfort

Help me give my students flexible seating options to promote collaboration and learning.

This project expired on June 18, 2025.

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Ms. Wright Seneca High School
Erie, PA Grades 9-12

My Project

As a teacher, my goal is to create a classroom environment that fosters learning, comfort, and engagement for all of my students. One of the challenges many of my students face is maintaining focus during long periods of seated learning. Some students struggle with sitting still and can become restless or distracted, which affects their ability to concentrate and retain information. I believe that movement, balance, and comfort can play a key role in improving students' ability to focus and engage in their learning.

With this in mind, I am requesting yoga ball chairs to give my students an alternative seating option.

These chairs will not only support good posture, but they will also provide a more dynamic and interactive seating experience. The subtle movement offered by the yoga ball will help students release excess energy, improving their focus and concentration while they work.

Why Yoga Ball Chairs?

Improved Focus: The gentle movement helps students channel their energy in a productive way, reducing restlessness and improving their attention span.

Posture Benefits: The ball encourages proper posture, which can reduce discomfort and improve overall well-being throughout the school day.

Engagement & Comfort: The chairs are fun and comfortable, which helps students feel more at ease in the classroom, leading to a more positive learning environment.

Inclusive Learning: These chairs can accommodate a variety of learning styles, benefiting both active learners and students who struggle with sitting still in traditional chairs.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Wright Seneca High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Erie, PA 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee • Amazon Business $69.98 3 $209.94

Materials cost

$209.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.90

Total project goal

$285.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $285.99

1 Donor

-$143.00

Donations toward project cost

-$121.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.45

match offer

-$142.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$121.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.45

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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