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Mrs. Barnes from Wyandotte, OK is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfortable Seating for Better Learning

Help me give my students flexible seating options like wobble stools, bean bags, and area rugs to learn comfortably, so they can be more focused and productive throughout their school day.

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My first grade students are smart, energetic, and fun! Unfortunately, several of these kids still carry stress from their parents losing jobs during the pandemic, and continue to have socioeconomic challenges. Some worry about relatives that have continuing health issues due to Covid-19, and some struggle with abuse in the home. I hope we can join together to help my students have less stress and to cultivate a safe, relaxing place for them to focus and learn. I want to promote healthy Social Emotional Learning by working on students' self-awareness, social awareness, self-management skills, interpersonal skills, and responsible decision making. As they develop these skills, our classroom will grow one step closer to being a community.

Students are much more productive, have better behavior, and enjoy learning when they're in a comfortable environment.

I would love to give my first graders a choice of how they'd feel most comfortable during teaching time, as many can't sit very long before they get antsy. Wobble stools, fidget chair bands, and wobble cushions will all help them get their wiggles out while we learn together. When it's time to do independent work, like reading or writing, their options will be cozy area rugs, bean bags, floor rockers, padded lap desks, or surf portable lap desks.

I envision many more group projects and partner readings in our future due to the inviting atmosphere we will hopefully be able to create in our classroom. Help me foster a greater love of reading and learning in my classroom by donating to this project.

Mrs. Barnes Turkey Ford Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Wyandotte, OK View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in The USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Blue (14in) • Amazon Business $62.04 2 $124.08
Posh Creations 100in Round Classic Kids Childrens Bean Bag, Big Chair for Boys and Girls, Large, Navy • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Floralux Ultra Soft Indoor Modern Shag Area Rugs Fluffy Living Room Carpets for Children Bedroom Home Decor Nursery shag Rug, Multiple Colors and Size Optional (5x7 Ft., Tie-Dyed Light Gray) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Posh Creations 100in Round Classic Kids Childrens Bean Bag, Big Chair for Boys and Girls, Large, Purple • Amazon Business $41.10 1 $41.10
Posh Creations Structured Comfy Bean Bag Chair for Gaming, Reading, and Watching TV, 100in Round Classic Bean Bag, Microsuede - Tide Pool • Amazon Business $39.17 1 $39.17
GalSports Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids, Inflated Wobble Cushion(Multiple Colors), Balance Disc, Flexible Seating for Improving Sitting Posture & Stay Focused, Office & School & Home • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Alaskan Blue - Fits Up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43103 • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
Hot Pink Round Rug for Girls Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 5'X5' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen Girls Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Pink Carpet,Cute Room Decor • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Fidget Chair Bands for Kids 12-Pack - Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs & Desks - Kick Bands Alternative Flexible Seating - Solace Sensory Kickbands • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) (34cm Purple) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Aqua Sky - Fits Up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43109 • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) (34cm Avocado) • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Trideer Balance Disc Wobble Cushion Wiggle Seat on Office Desk Chair, Strengthen Core Stability, Relive Back Pain & Improve Posture & Physical Therapy (Home & Classroom & Gym) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Merelax Teal Round Rug for Kids Room, 4 ft Soft Shaggy Circular Rug for Baby Nursery, Fluffy Circle Rug for Bedroom, Furry Carpet for Teen Girls Room, Fuzzy Plush Area Rug for Dorm Children Play Mat • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Little Kids Scoop Rockers (Pack of 2), Green, Lounging, Reading, Gaming, Watching TV, Indoors, Outdoors, Stackable, Non-Toxic, BPA-Free Plastic, Easy Wipe Clean, 3+ Years, 50lb Max • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
GalSports Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids, Inflated Wobble Cushion(Multiple Colors), Balance Disc, Flexible Seating for Improving Sitting Posture & Stay Focused, Office & School & Home • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-PE The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Peacock Blue • Amazon Business $15.66 1 $15.66
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Rose Quartz - Fits Up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43104 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Black - Fits up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43108 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating, Eggplant • Amazon Business $9.61 1 $9.61

Materials cost

$697.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $56.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$795.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.34

Total project goal

$935.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $935.61

1 Donor

-$935.61

Donations toward project cost

-$795.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$140.34

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