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Mrs. Aparis from Poway, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating Is Flexible Learning

Help me give my students flexible seating choices with great floor options and stools to help with focus and comfort.

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My Students

My students attend a Title one school and are mostly low-income, but what I love about them is they have never once complained about lack of money/items, etc. They have big hearts with an even bigger spirit and what truly makes them happy is being able to make choices for themselves and...honestly...being able to socialize.

One thing I am really focused on this year, with my almost middle schoolers, is the skills they need to survive and be successful in the real world.

By this, I mean being able to use what they know about life so far and the practices we work on each day to solve problems for themselves, constantly work hard, and make the best decision possible for their current situation.

I believe my students take great pride in knowing that they have the ability to do what's right, and they are allowed that chance each and every day. They also have faith that they can do whatever they set their mind to, but they have to put in the hard work and the road is not always easy. Every single one of them deserves the world.

My Project

Every student learns differently and has different needs. The students in my class thrive with the options to sit where they need to be successful. These flexible seating options will not only help students that need motion or movement to keep focused, but it will also accommodate the students that prefer to get down on the ground and bury their hands in their work. The more comfortable the students are with their environment, the more likely students are going to open up and pour themselves into their work. Sitting at a desk and chair all day is not the way to go for these young learners!

Mrs. Aparis Valley Elementary 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

26 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Junior- Age 8-9, Grade 3-4, Grey (16in) • Amazon Business $59.99 4 $239.96
Trademark Innovations Portable Multiuse Adjustable Recliner Stadium Seat (Black) • Amazon Business $49.65 2 $99.30
Milliard Reading Pillow with Shredded Memory Foam, Great As Backrest for Books Or Gaming- 18x15 inches (Sit up Pillow) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
REEHUT Zafu Yoga Meditation Cushion, Round Meditation Pillow Filled with Buckwheat, Zippered Organic Cotton Cover, Machine Washable - 4 Colors and 3 Sizes (Green, 12"x12"x4.5") • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98

Materials cost

$435.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.28

Total project goal

$601.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $601.85

10 Donors

-$496.85

Donations toward project cost

-$422.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.52

Matching donations from our partners

-$105.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$89.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.75

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 $0.00

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