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Mr. Espe from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Flexible Castle for the Knights!

Help me give my students flexible seating and STEM choice time activities to promote a productive, safe, and fun learning environment for the Knights!

  • $263 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 Project

Far long ago, a classroom consisted of rows and columns, empty walls, and a room full of too many students. This way of building a classroom has thankfully evolved throughout the years. I want to take my classroom even further and introduce more flexible seating to my Knights' Castle.

I want to fund my project of a Flexible Castle for my Knights.

At my school, each classroom is called a college–typically the college from which the lead teacher attended. I received both my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees both at UCF (GO KNIGHTS!) hence our mascot name.

Flexible seating is a practice in education where students are allowed to make their own choice when it comes to their learning environment in terms of type of seat and location. I have worked in education on and off for about 6 years and I have seen countless times–the positive affect on student choice. With flexible seating, students are allowed to exercise that right in my classroom and choose what will be most conducive to their own learning and vibes. Student choice also builds responsibility in the classroom. Since they are making their own decisions, they are held responsible for trying their best and using their privilege respectfully as it may be taken away. *cue the boos*

Every year, I am also the Special Education Cluster teacher meaning that most or all streamlined special education students in the grade level will join my class. With having this demographic of students it is crucial that ALL students, including those who are hyperactive, have seating that supports their style of learning.

Every dollar counts! Please help support my stellar Knights who shine so BRIGHT!

Mr. Espe Equitas Academy Grades PreK-2

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 Mr. Espe

Los Angeles, CA 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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Blue, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $50.79 1 $50.79
Bouncyband Wiggle Seat Sensory Chair Cushion, Small, 10-3/4 Inches, Blue • School Specialty $20.02 2 $40.04

Materials cost

$170.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.00

Sales tax

 $15.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$223.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.35

Total project goal

$262.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $262.36

10 Donors

-$202.95

Donations toward project cost

-$176.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.69

match offer

-$55.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$46.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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