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Mrs. OBrien from Baldwin, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Flexible Seating Paradise!

My students need 6 NeoLounge chairs. They are a perfect alternative to sitting on the floor. They're full size chairs with 6 inch legs, allowing for collaborative learning that is fun and flexible.

  • $372 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Our co-teach classroom is full of twenty-six energetic 4th graders. They are hardworking and ready for 21st century learning. The problem is... we are stuck in a classroom environment that hasn't changed since I was in the 4th grade! Our classroom community is all about collaboration. Students work best when they work alongside their peers in a comfortable learning environment.

Research shows that students are able to focus and do their best work when they are comfortable.

Across the nation, classrooms are changing the way student workspaces look, for the better! By creating a flexible learning environment, I will be able to teach my students how to be mindful of where they learn best.

Research has shown the benefits of flexible seating and how student choice and comfort increases engagement and participation. Therefore, a student-centered classroom redesign is the focus of this project.

My Project

I am requesting 6 NeoLounge Smooth Back Chairs for my students to use around the classroom. Students will be able to work collaboratively with teachers and classmates without having to sit directly on the floor.

These full-size chairs have a seat height that is only 6 inches from the ground, which is a perfect alternative to sitting on the cold tile or carpet.

This height provides interactive collaborative learning that is fun and creative. The lightweight design makes the chairs easy to move around the room as needed.

Please consider helping our students get the most out of their education by providing them with yet another flexible seating option. These awesome chairs will help make group work and collaborative learning fun!

Mrs. OBrien
Grades 3-5
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 26 students.

    7 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CHAIR - CS NEOLOUNGE CHAIR- SOFT PLASTIC SHELL - CHROME FRAME - SPECIFY SHELL COLOR • School Specialty $42.67 6 $256.02
OPTION CLASS - CS NEOCLASS/NEOMOVE SHELL COLOR OPTION • School Specialty $0.00 6 $0.00
CARDINAL (PP) - CLASSROOM SELECT • School Specialty $0.00 6 $0.00

Materials cost

$256.02

Vendor shipping charges

$25.60

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$315.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.67

Total project goal

$371.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$371.13

2 Donors

-$371.13

Donations toward project cost

-$315.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.67

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$0.00

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