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Mr. Meza from Garland, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating in Class

Help me give my students flexible seating options for our classroom this year.

  • $228 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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

With all honesty, as teachers some days we need a very simple reminder. Yes! It can get really hard during those long summer and winter breaks, in order to be able to remember why we began teaching in the first place and why we actually love our students. When we take a moment and reflect on these reasons, we start to notice the good in our students and because of this we are able to be better educators and motivates us to be able to come up with the best learning strategies.

When students make me laugh, it always reminds me of how much I love them, and it’s the one thing that can turn a bad day around to a good day anytime.

When my students make me laugh is simply because they answer unexpectedly to the simple questions or because they tell their stories from beginning to end with a little extra sauce. In the end, there is never a dull moment.

Another reason why I love my students is that they teach me things. For instance, our conversations can turn into AHA! or even wow moments and we certainly experience learning in a whole new level.

My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clipboard. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble balls are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desk/higher tables but will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! The bar height table will allow for additional seating and learning option. It is lightweight and can be easily moved in many areas of the classroom.

Mr. Meza Garland Classical Academy 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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Garland, 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

38 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Bar Height Table and Stool Set • Amazon Business $95.65 1 $95.65
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Grey, 45cm • Amazon Business $16.28 4 $65.12

Materials cost

$160.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.09

Total project goal

$227.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $227.27

1 Donor

-$114.00

Donations toward project cost

-$96.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.10

match offer

-$113.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.99

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 $0.00

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