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

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Alternative Seating for Continued Success

Help me give my students alternative classroom seating which will lead to better attention/focus, less restlessness, and increased participation.

  • $968 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

I teach grades 5-8 Self-Contained Special Education Classroom in the South Bronx, NY. These students have great capabilities and all learn in their own way.

Through the years I have learned that students need to feel comfortable, safe, and they must take ownership of their own surroundings in order to be successful.

Students learn differently. Gone are the days of wooden desks in rows, with all attention on the teacher. GROUP DISCUSSION pushes learning to another level! In order to encourage this, small seating areas will be created using the couch, and the coffee table and bean bags will be another seating area. They are more apt to have peer conversations, that lead to deeper thinking. The gaming chairs will be for small partner stations to help students work together. The wobble chair and bouncy ball chair will help those with ADHD to keep their focus while learning. The rugs will be used to define all the different conversation areas and will be easy to recognize each area.

Education and classrooms have changed throughout the years, more technology, more rigor, etc., but the optimal final outcome is still the same- I WANT MY STUDENTS TO SUCCEED!

Ms. Keller PS 5 Port Morris School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, NY 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

300 students impacted 17donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Koorlian Small Sofa Couch, 2 Seater Fabric Loveseat, Mid Century Modern Couches for Living Room, Button Tufted Seat Cushion, Square Armrest, 2 Throw Pillows, Fit for Small Spaces, Dorm, Apart, Grey • Amazon Business $229.99 1 $229.99
Chic Home RC64-26BK-N1-WT Lounge Adjustable Recliner Rocker Memory Foam Armless Floor Gaming Ergonomic Chair, Black • Amazon Business $59.13 2 $118.26
Nourison Essentials Indoor/Outdoor Silver Grey 5' x 7' Area Rug, Easy -Cleaning, Non Shedding, Bed Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Backyard, Deck, Patio (5x7) • Amazon Business $54.19 2 $108.38
JONATHAN Y MOH205B-8 Aya Berber Stripe Geometric Indoor Farmhouse Area-Rug Bohemian Minimalistic Striped Easy-Cleaning Bedroom Kitchen Living Room Non Shedding, 8 X 10, Gray,Cream • Amazon Business $97.29 1 $97.29
Posh Creations Sonoma Lounger Chair for Kids and Teens Big Bean Bag for Living Rooms, Bedrooms and Basements, Large, Black • Amazon Business $38.10 2 $76.20
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool, 18-Inch Seat Height, Flexible Seating, Seafoam • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair - No-Roll Ergonomic Office Chair & Yoga Ball Chair for Home Office Desk with Exercise Guide, Easy Installation Ball Pump, and Built-in Stability Legs, 25.5 in. (65 cm) - Black • Amazon Business $18.20 2 $36.40
Furinno Simple Design Coffee Table, French Oak Grey/Black • Amazon Business $25.30 1 $25.30

Materials cost

$761.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.07

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$822.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.11

Total project goal

$967.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $967.42

15 Donors

-$700.70

Donations toward project cost

-$602.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.86

Matching donations from our partners

-$258.21

Match offers toward project cost

-$219.48

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.52

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 $0.00

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