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Ms. Loten from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Comfortable Seat for When We Meet

Help me give my students flexible seating to maximize their engagement in learning.

  • $564 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I believe that early childhood is a time to foster learning in children. My students are from the Bronx. They are always curious and eager to learn. They benefit from hands-on learning experiences but are also fascinated by technology. Every day, I look forward to the conversations that I have with my students.

This school year was the first time that I told my students my first name.

When my students asked my name, they told me to tell the truth. It occurred to me that my students wanted a more personable relationship with me. I think that learning my name made me relatable. They started to realized that I had an identity outside of being their teacher. During our social studies lessons, names became a popular topic. I was able to not only foster an environment of learning, but also one where my students developed their self-esteem. These interactions transcended in various academic and personal interactions. I believe in my students and would like to provide opportunities to develop as a whole.

My Project

The materials requested will make a difference in my students' learning by providing flexibility in seating. Engagement in learning requires flexibility. Students feel empowered and more engaged when they are provided with choices in their learning. This applies to their work environment as well.

Flexible seating allows my students to work together and collaborate in new ways every day.

They are learning to problem solve, not only by choosing their seat, but also by working with, and around, other students.

Flexible seating allows the space to quickly partner up, work in small groups, or work together as a class. The world is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that is full of problems and choices. How can we expect our students to become independent problem solvers if we are constantly making all of their decisions for them?

Ms. Loten PS/MS 194 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Loten

Bronx, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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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, Blue (00301U01C) • Amazon Business $50.53 4 $202.12
LC405BU FlexSpace Comfy Floor Seat Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 3 $179.97
LC511RG FlexSpace Wobble Cushion Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 3 $59.97

Materials cost

$442.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$478.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.47

Total project goal

$563.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $563.16

3 Donors

-$553.16

Donations toward project cost

-$470.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.97

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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 $0.00

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