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Ms. Harrison from PACOIMA, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Maximum Learning

Help me give my students options for flexible seating such as cushions, wobbly chairs, floor seats with back support.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Kindergarten is a world of its own. My days are always different, but it is always exciting when my students get that ah-ha moment and I realize I planted the seed that led to that moment. In my class of 22 kindergartners, there is a wide range of levels and abilities. For some of them, this year is their first in a school environment. We are learning how to read, write, and count; some are learning how to identify letter names and sounds and write their name. My kiddos enjoy dancing, playing games, and arts and crafts.

My class comes from many adversities, but that doesn’t prevent them from being at school on-time and coming with an interest to want to learn.

These adversities include being flagged as homeless, low-income family, and living in a gang community. With all of this, my students are still kids like any other kid. They want to feel safe, secure, and loved. I strive to provide this for my students every day while trying to create learning experiences with what resources are available to us.

My Project

This year I threw away making a seating chart for the carpet and chairs and allowed the students to choose where they want to sit. So they can move to the front or the back if needed. On the carpet I have pictures around the edge where they can sit in the traditional way -criss-cross applesauce, but I allow them to stretch out their legs if necessary in the middle of the carpet which is open for that reason. I still have assigned tables, but the students sit freely in any chair at that table.

Flexible seating allows students a choice on where they want to work and improves engagement.

Allowing them the choice of where to sit also makes them feel like they are just as important in making decisions in the classroom as I am. It gives them not only a choice, but a feeling of comfort that I'm trusting them to make the RIGHT choice for themselves.

For my project I am asking for donations of cushions for my students who like to rock back and forth on the carpet; carpet markers will help designate spots not only on the carpet, but around the room; floor seats with back support will be used by students who have trouble sitting the traditional way on the carpet; wobble chairs will be used by students to rock back and forth at the small group table; lap desks will provide a hard surface for students to work on while on the carpet.

Flexible seating allows movement in the classroom. Movement while learning has been shown to increase focus and on-task behavior.

Your donations to my project will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Ms. Harrison Vaughn Next Century Learning Center Grades PreK-2

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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PACOIMA, CA 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Lap Desk Tray, Portable Activity Table, Green • Amazon Business $19.64 6 $117.84
Active Kids Chair – Wobble Chair Pre-School - Elementary School - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating Classroom - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture - Blue • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98
Active Kids Chair – Wobble Chair Pre-School - Elementary School - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating Classroom - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture - Green • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98
Active Kids Chair – Wobble Chair Pre-School - Elementary School - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating Classroom - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture - Red • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98
ONIVA - a Picnic Time Brand Oniva Portable Reclining Seat, Lime • Amazon Business $26.06 3 $78.18
ONIVA - a Picnic Time Brand Oniva Portable Reclining Seat, Light Blue • Amazon Business $26.06 3 $78.18
Bintiva Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Including Free Pump / Exercise Fitness Core Balance Disc,Orange,13 inches/ 33 cm diameter • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
The Original Carpet Markers for Teachers (30 Pack of Circles) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
bintiva Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Including Free Pump/Exercise Fitness Core Balance Disc • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98

Materials cost

$709.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $64.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$814.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.75

Total project goal

$958.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $958.36

1 Donor

-$958.36

Donations toward project cost

-$814.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$143.75

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