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Ms. D’Amelio from Staten Island, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating Accommodating Learners

Help me give my students flexible seating choices! This will support them the opportunity to use their energy during class without distracting their classmates. I can picture students getting comfy on the sofa with their favorite book!

  • $657 goal

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My Students

I am an early childhood special education teacher. Students in my class have a wide range of disabilities and varying needs. They receive support services (speech, occupational, physical therapy and/or counseling). Each year I have a new opportunity to support these young minds and support their emotional, developmental, and educational needs.

I cannot wait to meet my 12 amazing students in September!

We start the year off as strangers and become a family by the end of they year. I look forward to working hard with students pushing them and they push me to be the best teacher. I love getting to know each child. We laugh, cry, and have fun together!

My Project

Flexible seating choices will give students the opportunity to chose the seating that works best for them. Students are give the autonomy to choose a location during independent work times. Allowing students to feel comfortable in the classroom limits distractions in the classroom.

The choice of materials selected for this project were intended to make the classroom feel more like home and with students needs in mind.

The balance balls and disks will support my learners who have difficulty sitting still and the sofa is a cozy place for a good book!! These materials will support my learners during reading, writing, and math. Allowing students to make a choice and get the ants out of their pants in an appropriate way will help them complete tasks.

Ms. D’Amelio PS 44 Thomas C Brown Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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Staten Island, NY 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

12 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jaxx Zipline Kids Modular Loveseat & Ottomans/Fold Out Lounger, Blueberry • Amazon Business $159.00 1 $159.00
Flash Furniture 33'' Round Blue Plastic Height Adjustable Activity Table • Amazon Business $97.48 1 $97.48
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-AUH1200AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools 12" Height (Pack of 5), Red, Blue, green, Yellow, Purple • Amazon Business $65.36 1 $65.36
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Blue (14in) • Amazon Business $62.98 1 $62.98
SoftScape Triangle Floor Cushions with Handles for Flexible Seating Classrooms, 2" Thick Deluxe Foam, (6-Piece) - Assorted • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Lime, Junior (52cm) • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 45cm • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Intex Beanless Bag Inflatable Chair, 42" X 41" X 27", Gray • Amazon Business $19.24 1 $19.24
AppleRound Jr. Inflatable Seat Cushion with Pump, 31cm/12in Diameter, Sensory Wiggle Seat for Kids (Green) • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90
AppleRound Jr. Inflatable Seat Cushion with Pump, 31cm/12in Diameter, Sensory Wiggle Seat for Kids (Blue) • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90

Materials cost

$519.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$557.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.40

Total project goal

$656.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $656.01

3 Donors

-$437.00

Donations toward project cost

-$378.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.05

match offer

-$210.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$178.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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