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Ms. Mendez from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Don't Just Sit There: Be apart of our PBL!

Help me give my students a classroom rug and flexible seating options to let their creativity flow during project based learning.

  • $345 goal

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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

Our students are exploring the world through project based learning. Instead of traditional learning, PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for working in groups, finding and evaluating research materials, and life-long learning.

As of right now, my students do not have a comfortable meeting area.

This impacts the way that they learn and retain information. A rug would allow them to be closer to me when I teach, and be engaged throughout the whole lesson.

Flexible seating allows them to take charge of their learning and become more independent. During PBL, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board.

Ms. Mendez PS 188 the Island School Grades 3-5

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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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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Active Chairs Wobble Stool for Kids, Flexible Seating Improves Focus and Helps ADD/ADHD, 17.75-Inch Pre-Teen Chair, Ages 7-12, Black • Amazon Business $78.99 2 $157.98
Eric Carle Elementary USA Map Kids Machine Washable Area Rug Blue/Red, 6'6"x9'5" • Amazon Business $85.32 1 $85.32
Arts & Crafts Supplies for Kids Crafts - Kids Craft Supplies & Materials - Kids Art Supplies for Kids - Arts and Crafts Kit for Kids Craft Kits - Toddler Crafts for Kids Craft Set - Carl & Kay • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97

Materials cost

$259.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.73

Total project goal

$344.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $344.89

1 Donor

-$293.16

Donations toward project cost

-$293.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$51.73

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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