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Ms. Figueroa from San Diego, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Learning Spaces: Flexible Seating, Center Trays, and Cardstock Paper

Help me give my students My students need flexible seating, trays for centers, and cardstock paper to enhance their learning experience by fostering creativity, organization, and personalized engagement.

  • $360 goal

This project expired on April 8, 2025.

This project expired on April 8, 2025.

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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 Project

The items—flexible seating, trays for centers, and cardstock paper—will directly enhance the learning experience by promoting student engagement, comfort, and creativity. Flexible seating options allow students to choose a seating arrangement that suits their learning style, whether they prefer standing, sitting on the floor, or using a traditional desk. This flexibility fosters a sense of ownership and encourages focus. Trays for centers help to organize materials and create structured, hands-on learning activities, supporting independent learning and group collaboration. Cardstock paper provides a durable surface for creative projects, allowing students to express their ideas through art, diagrams, and written work.

The main goal for this project is to create a more engaging, flexible, and organized learning environment that caters to diverse learning preferences.

By introducing flexible seating, I aim to provide students with the freedom to choose how and where they learn best, which will help them stay more focused and engaged. The trays for centers will improve organization, allowing students to access materials independently and maintain a clean, efficient workspace. The cardstock paper will enable students to explore their creativity, develop fine motor skills, and produce high-quality work. Ultimately, the goal is to foster an environment that supports both academic and creative growth.

My students are special because they each bring unique perspectives, skills, and ways of learning to the classroom. They thrive in an environment where they have the freedom to explore and express themselves creatively, whether through collaborative projects or individual work. Many of my students benefit from hands-on learning experiences, and they show great enthusiasm when given the chance to work independently or in small groups. Their diverse learning needs and strengths make it essential to create a classroom that is adaptable and responsive, where they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

Ms. Figueroa America's Finest Charter School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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San Diego, CA 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

16 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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(Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $63.99 3 $191.97
12 Pack Activity Plastic Art Trays,Multicolor Plastic Art Trays,Serving Tray for Art and Crafts,DIY Projects,Painting,4 Color • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $26.82 1 $26.82

Materials cost

$248.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$305.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.87

Total project goal

$359.13

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