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Mrs. Paffrath from Saint Louis, MO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfortable Learning Environment

Help me give my students another flexible seating option that will allow students to learn at a higher level or through standing.

  • $186 goal

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My Students

My 3rd graders are a unique and diverse group of students in a Title I school. Many receive free and reduced-price lunch. They are energetic and enthusiastic about learning. They are inquisitive and always searching for new ideas. Every day brings new joy and excitement as we collaborate and grow with each other.

As their teacher, it is my goal to motivate students to be creative, 21st Century learners.

In our classroom, we work hard to build a classroom community where we work together to solve problems and respect each other's thoughts and opinions. We take time to show empathy and learn from each other.

My Project

Providing more flexible seating in my classroom will allow students to collaborate with their peers in a comfortable working environment. Students will be able to choose a seat in the room to enhance their learning and meet their own personal needs.

More flexible seating options will increase student engagement, motivation, and will promote choice and collaboration in a comfortable learning environment.

Each 3rd grade student is a unique individual with different learning styles. Flexible seating is so important in supporting each individual student's learning style. Whether it is standing at a high table or sitting on a stool, students will be more engaged and take ownership of their own learning.

By adding an additional seating option to my classroom; every child will be successful because it reaches each child's individual needs. Students will be able to move around the room to collaborate with peers, have a choice in their own learning, and increase their engagement and motivation in our daily learning.

Mrs. Paffrath Crestwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Saint Louis, MO View local requests 25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture 23.75'' Round Adjustable Height White Wood Table (Adjustable Range 26.25'' - 35.75'') • Amazon Business $65.57 1 $65.57
Winsome 93129 Spectrum Stool, Black • Amazon Business $30.00 2 $60.00

Materials cost

$125.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.79

Total project goal

$185.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $185.24

2 Donors

-$87.00

Donations toward project cost

-$84.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.55

match offer

-$85.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$73.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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