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Mrs. Taylor from Athens, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Flexible Minds!

Help me give my students a futon and a large rug for flexible seating options.

  • $556 goal

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My Students

As a teacher in a Title 1 district, my students come from several diverse backgrounds. Living in a small town with with only one school district means that my student's socioeconomic backgrounds range from very low income to very high income. This makes it a little more challenging to meet everyone's needs.

I use positive reinforcement in my classroom in order to focus on the good things my students are doing.

Although some of my students may be extremely different from one another, they are able to show respect for each other when they enter our room.

I want school to be a place where every student feels safe and equally valued no matter what their life at home may be like.

I always tell my students that we are a family and we have to care for one another. When I see them forming new relationships with peers, doing the right thing in difficult situations, or even just helping a neighbor out on a difficult math problem, it makes me proud to be their teacher.

My Project

Comfort is key when it comes to learning. I am striving to make my classroom a place where students want to be, and where everyone can have a comfortable seat. Students spend most of their time sitting in uncomfortable chairs all day, and I am hoping to change that. Research shows that the more comfortable a student is in their environment, the greater they will perform. I have had the opportunity to experience this first hand through field observations, and I would love to experience it everyday in my own classroom.

With flexible seating options for my students, I am hoping to create a more comfortable and inviting environment.

I want my students to have the opportunity to sit in a comfortable soft seat while completing their assignments. The futon I am asking for will help to make that possible. The large rug will also serve as a gathering place for my whole class during our daily morning meetings as well centers and quiet reading time.

Mrs. Taylor Central Athens Elementary 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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Athens, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Container Furniture Direct SB9019-N Jayden Modern Convertible Sleeper Sofa Futon Bed, 68", Black • Amazon Business $159.56 1 $159.56
Unique Loom Solo Collection Plush Casual Gray Area Rug (8' x 10') • Amazon Business $140.34 1 $140.34
Winsome Wood Set of 2 Obsidian Adjustable Backless Swivel Air Lift Stool, PVC Seat, Black Metal Post and Base • Amazon Business $90.44 1 $90.44
DESIGNA 3-Tier Metal Mesh Rolling Storage Cart with Utility Handle, Turquoise • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99

Materials cost

$435.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.27

Total project goal

$555.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $555.13

1 Donor

-$555.13

Donations toward project cost

-$471.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.27

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 $0.00

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