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Mr. Tussey from Morrisville, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Finding Comfort in the Classroom

My students need flexible seating options like wobble cushions and a sofa to put them in the best position to work comfortably.

  • $457 goal

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My Students

My students are why I am a teacher. They continuously show perseverance in their work, and challenge themselves to accomplish even more. In 4th grade they are at an age where they can begin truly taking accountability for their efforts in their academics. They also are making gains in their ability towards true collaboration. When they work together and share ideas and strategies, I get to see glimpses of the people they may become as they get older.

The children are our future, and I love being one of the people who guide them in their education.

Being a teacher can be difficult, but the relationships that are built during a school year make everything worth it. I want to be able to do as much as I can for them to prepare them in the best possible way.

My Project

Gone are the days of sitting in a desk all day and receiving direct teaching from the teacher. Students today are preparing for the real world, so they are moving, collaborating, communicating, and creating. They no longer need a typical elementary desk chair, they need something comfortable that they can move and have a choice in.

Using different types of seating sets students up for more focused and relevant work.

I am asking for different types of seating, a couch, wiggle seats, and stools, so there are different areas in the classroom with different types of seating that could benefit students depending on what they are working on. Some types of seating are more beneficial for different types of work. Wiggle seats are good to move around on the floor so students can find a place to focus in the classroom. The stools can go with a high top table and are good for group projects where students may be up and down. The mini couch is a good comfortable spot for students to read independently. Having a choice empowers students, having something comfortable improves their stamina for work, and having different areas gives students better access for collaboration. The world is changing and the classroom needs to evolve to help students adapt to those changes.

Mr. Tussey Morrisville Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Morrisville, NC View local requests 34 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) • Amazon Business $16.99 9 $152.91
Brand New World Modern Casual Enviro-Child Upholstery Sofa - Chocolate • Amazon Business $129.93 1 $129.93
Pearington Kids Classroom & Home Steel Stacking Stool, Multi-Color (Pack 5) • Amazon Business $44.90 1 $44.90

Materials cost

$327.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$388.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.51

Total project goal

$456.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $456.73

3 Donors

-$400.00

Donations toward project cost

-$340.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.00

match offer

-$56.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$48.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.51

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 $0.00

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