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

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Bye-Bye Criss Cross Applesauce

Help me give my students flexible seating options for our classroom meeting area.

  • $799 goal

This project expired on May 1, 2025.

This project expired on May 1, 2025.

My Project

I teach a 3K/4K SCIS class, which is a special class in an integrated setting. This class is comprised of ten general education students and eight students with disabilities. I am requesting flexible seating for my classroom.

Gone are the days of criss cross applesauce.

There has been a lot of research that shows that offering students flexible seating options leads to better learning outcomes. Research has found that there is better communication, increased engagement, better behavior, faster transitions, better physical health, improved academic performance, improved personal skills and an overall sense of empowerment.

Ms. Groves District 20 Pre-K Center 20Z112 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.

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Brooklyn, NY 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

18 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wesiti 6 Pcs Flexible Seating for Kids 12" Classroom Round Foam Ottoman Colored Student Floor Foam Seating Cushion for Kid Adult Daycare School Kindergarten Home Office Chair Supplies (Colorful) • Amazon Business $145.99 1 $145.99
ECR4Kids SoftZone Toddler Modular Stool Set, Flexible Seating, Contemporary, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Premium Beanbag Seat - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Seafoam, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
6 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Yoga Ball Chairs for Kids Inflatable Yoga Ball Office Chair Stability Balance Trainer with Black Inflator for Student Desk Chairs(Boho Color) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Bouncy Bands Soft & Flexible Wobble Seat • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Lakeshore Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$632.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.22

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$678.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.76

Total project goal

$798.38

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