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Mrs. Bishop from El Cajon, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating to Improve Focus and Productivity

Help me give my students flexible seating choices to improve productivity and encourage autonomy!

  • $914 goal

This project expired on April 15, 2025.

This project expired on April 15, 2025.

My Project

I believe that every student deserves an engaging, comfortable, and supportive learning environment. One way I strive to achieve this is by offering flexible seating options in our classrooms. Traditional desks and chairs may work for some students, but research shows that providing a variety of seating choices can significantly improve focus, collaboration, and overall well-being. From cozy floor cushions and wobble stools to standing desks and bean bag chairs, these options allow students to find the seating arrangement that best suits their unique learning styles.

Your generous support can help us make this vision a reality.

By contributing to my flexible seating initiative, you’re giving students the freedom to take ownership of their learning space. When students feel comfortable and in control of their environment, they are more engaged, less restless, and better equipped to reach their academic potential. Flexible seating also fosters a sense of community and collaboration, as students can more easily work together in groups or shift into spaces that inspire creativity and critical thinking.

Mrs. Bishop Rios Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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El Cajon, CA View local requests

More than half 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

34 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Orange (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Jumbo Beanbag Seat - Blue (36"w x 34"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
American Plastic Toys Scoop Rockers - Set of 6 • Nasco $50.00 1 $50.00

Materials cost

$647.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.90

Sales tax

 $59.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$776.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.10

Total project goal

$913.99

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