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Mrs. Scovone from Ann Arbor, MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating = Greater Learning

Help me give my students alternative seating options to help keep them engaged!

  • $1,219 goal

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My Project

Imagine what you see when you walk into a Starbucks. Often you'll see people scattered around the room hard at work on their laptops or in deep conversations with colleagues. Some may be sitting in cozy chairs while others are at traditional tables and chairs. This is flexible seating - giving people the option to choose the space that maximizes their productivity.

Flexible seating has been shown to increase motivation and engagement, create better oxygen flow to the brain, and improve core strength and overall posture.

So why don't more classrooms do it?

One word: cost. I need donors to help me institute these (among many other) benefits for my students.

I started this in my classroom 5 years ago through a Donor's Choose project. Since then, I have had such great feedback from parents and students! I also see it myself in a decrease of behavioral issues for students compared to the traditional classrooms they have been before coming to my classroom. However, many of the items have been well-loved and are in need of a refresh.

Mrs. Scovone Thurston Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Ann Arbor, MI View local requests 24 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safco Products Zenergy Ball Chair, Black, Low Profile, Active Seating,23.0 H x 22.5 L x 22.5 W • Amazon Business $144.17 2 $288.34
Leopard Modern Square PU Leather Adjustable Bar Stools with Back, Set of 2, Counter Height Swivel Stool, Barstools for Kitchen Counter (Black) • Amazon Business $128.00 2 $256.00
Posh Creations Big Comfy Bean Bag Posh Large Beanbag Chairs with Removable Cover for Kids, Teens and Adults Polyester Cloth Puff Sack Lounger Furniture for All Ages, 38in, Chevron Green and White • Amazon Business $84.82 2 $169.64
Home-Complete Stadium Seat Chair- Wide Bleacher Cushion with Padded Back Support, Armrests, 6 Reclining Positions and Portable Carry Straps • Amazon Business $57.23 2 $114.46
CANDO Donut Exercise, Workout, Core Training, Swiss Stability Ball for Yoga, Pilates and Balance Training in Gym, Office or Classroom • Amazon Business $25.55 4 $102.20
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-BK The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98

Materials cost

$990.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,035.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.73

Total project goal

$1,218.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,218.21

4 Donors

-$828.80

Donations toward project cost

-$704.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$124.31

match offer

-$389.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$331.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.41

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$0.00

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