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Mrs. Thompson from Wasilla, AK is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating and Mindfulness

Help me give my students flexible seating and mindfulness in order to handle their big emotions and be productive in class

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My Project

Teaching 4th and 5th grade comes with many challenges. These students begin experiencing the effects of puberty and struggle with their emotions. Students at that age, and really at most ages, cannot sit still for long periods. The calming strips and beanbag seats I have will allow students to sit and productively work while also being able to "fidget" and not sit like statues. Studies show that students are more productive with different seating options. The books will also be helpful for students learning about how to handle their big emotions.

Mrs. Thompson Meadow Lakes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Wasilla, AK View local requests

Half 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Premium Teardrop Beanbag Seat - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Calming Colors® ��Premium Teardrop Beanbag Seat - Sage Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Calm Strips - School Pack 120 • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $100.00 1 $100.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Lakeshore Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
A Kids Book About Empathy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Colorobics: Mindfulness Coloring Exercises for Kids • Blick Art Materials $5.16 1 $5.16

Materials cost

$763.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.77

Sales tax

 $11.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$846.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.43

Total project goal

$996.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $996.19

1 Donor

-$996.19

Donations toward project cost

-$846.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.43

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