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Ms. Durant from Dudley, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Durant's classroom raised $431

The Right Seat Can Change Everything!

Help me give my students the ability to be focused, regulated, and engaged in learning. Flexible seating options provide the movement and support they need to be successful and create a more inclusive classroom for all.

Ms. Durant Dudley Middle School
Dudley, MA Grades 3-5

My Project

Not every child learns best sitting in a traditional classroom chair. Many students, especially those with sensory, attention, or special learning needs, thrive when they have seating that allows for gentle movement and increased comfort. Providing students with options for their seating can make all the difference in their ability to learn!

Alternative seating helps students stay focused, regulate their energy, and participate more fully in lessons, leading to greater confidence and academic success.

By providing flexible seating options, we can create an inclusive classroom where every student has the support they need to learn, grow, and reach their full potential!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Durant Dudley Middle School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Dudley, MA 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

50 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Riakrum 6 Pcs 15" Floor Cushions Classroom Flexible Seating for Kids Round 2'' Extra Thick Seat Cushion for Home School Classroom Elementary Daycare Nursery Preschool Kindergarten • Amazon Business $45.99 3 $137.97
Storex Active Tilt Stool – Ergonomic Seating for Flexible Office Space and Standing Desks, Adjustable 12-24 Inch Height, Teal (00325U01C) • Amazon Business $56.31 1 $56.31
Bouncyband Wobble Pad - Adult • School Specialty $27.67 2 $55.34
Bouncyband Wiggle Seat Little Sensory Chair Cushion, 10-3/4 Inches, Dark Blue, 12x11x2.3 - Adult • School Specialty $22.64 2 $45.28
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $12.95 2 $25.90

Materials cost

$320.80

Vendor shipping charges

$10.06

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$365.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.53

Total project goal

$430.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$430.20

3 Donors

-$220.10

Donations toward project cost

-$187.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.01

match offer

-$210.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$178.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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