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

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Calm, Focuses & Productive- All in the Seating

Help me give my students increase their level of collaboration, communication, and interaction with flexible seating. Comfortable alternatives to sitting on chairs will improve overall focus in my special education students.

  • $573 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

My students are inquisitive, eager young learners. Ranging from 5 to 6 years old, they are natives of the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and South America. My students have a pulsating thirst for gaining new skills and knowledge. They put 101% effort into all of their work, even when confronted with obstacles. When confronted with a challenge, class 1-2 likes to say it is “coo-coo bananas,” and tackle it as a united front. With every success, no matter how big or small, the students “kiss their brains” and “hug their hearts” for a job well done.

My Project

My students have sensory needs that require them to move around with ease during a lesson. I offer plenty of time to "get our sillies out," dance and exercise throughout our day. However, it can be difficult for my students to stay seated on the hard floor or hard metal chairs during instructional time.

Flexible seating allows students to find comfortable positions throughout the classroom.

Stools and comfy cushions and bouncy balls will adjust to their needs. Furthermore, it will encourage my students to make decisions that benefit their learning style the most. We will begin to implement these seating options as soon as this project is sponsored. A simple change that will make such a difference-- all in the seating!

Ms. Velasquez PS 86 Irvington 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

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

21 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
WC714 - Flex-Space Wobble Chair - 14" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 4 $279.96
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
LC405GR - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LC528BU - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$449.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.88

Total project goal

$572.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.55

4 Donors

-$572.55

Donations toward project cost

-$486.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.88

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 $0.00

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