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Ms. Jessica from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Focus & Engagement!

Help me give my students flexible searing options. For many of my students, sitting still all day is simply not how they learn best. Movement helps them focus, regulate their energy, and stay engaged with their learning.

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I am a dedicated 2nd and 3rd-grade teacher at The Ella Baker School in New York City, where we believe that every child deserves a learning environment that supports their unique needs. In my classroom, I have students with varied attention and sensory needs, including those with ADHD and other learning differences.

For many of my students, sitting still all day is simply not how they learn best.

Movement helps them focus, regulate their energy, and stay engaged with their learning. But right now, we don't have enough options to meet their needs.

We really need:

1) Standing desks for students who focus better when they can move.

2) Wobble stools & balance ball chairs for students who need gentle movement while working.

3) Cushioned floor seating & fidget-friendly chairs to provide comfortable, calming options for all learners.

Why This Matters:

1. Boosts Focus & Engagement: Studies show that movement increases learning retention and helps students with ADHD stay engaged.

2. Supports Self-Regulation: Students who can move while learning feel less frustrated and more in control of their energy.

3. Promotes Inclusion: A flexible seating classroom meets the needs of all learners, ensuring that every child has a workspace that works for them.

Ms. Jessica Ella Baker School Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

80 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 4 $516.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 3 $209.97
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 14" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 2 $179.98
DlandHome Rolling Desk Mobile Standing Desk Mobile Side Table 23.6 Inches w/Wheels Adjustable Movable Portable Laptop Computer Stand for Bed Sofa,DUS-05#1-60FG-FBA • Amazon Business $40.99 4 $163.96
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 12" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98
Bouncyband© Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet • Nasco $21.24 3 $63.72

Materials cost

$1,293.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $53.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,396.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$246.41

Total project goal

$1,642.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,642.72

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 $1,642.72

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