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Mrs. Lester from Grundy, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating

Help me give my students flexible seating in their second grade interactive classroom.

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My Students

My students are creative, energetic, and most certainly inquisitive. My students love hands-on engaging projects that not only challenge them but allow them to think outside the box to find solutions! They come to school each day ready to learn. Truly, they are my inspiration!

Many students in my classroom come in saying they have difficulty completing practice assignments at home because of a lack of supplies and resources.

Our school is located in the Appalachian Mountains, we are a coal mining community, which was once surrounded by bustling coal mines. Now, with many of them closed, our families often struggle to find employment and opportunity. This economy suffers but our student's education can thrive with your help.

Each child in my classroom loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary greatly. We incorporate a variety of learning strategies, group work, and alternative seating and learning options to ensure that each student's needs are met, right where they are! They are truly an incredible group, and I am so lucky and thankful to have a new group.

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 clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. 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.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices.

The wobble stools 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 comfy floor seats and the beanbag chair will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.

I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

Mrs. Lester Riverview Elementary Middle School Grades 3-5

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Grundy, VA 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

50 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
WALIKI Chair Ball with Feet for Kids 4 Pack | Alternative Classroom Seating Ball | 18"/45CM Gray • Amazon Business $59.98 4 $239.92
Safco Products Zenergy Stability Exercise Ball Chair, 23" H or 20" H, Red Vinyl • Amazon Business $137.93 1 $137.93
DRAGONN by VIVO Ergonomic Kneeling Chair, Adjustable Stool for Home and Office - Improve Your Posture with an Angled Seat - Thick Comfortable Cushions, Black, DN-CH-K01B • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Alternative Seating in Classrooms, for Kids with Sensory ADHD ADD Autism and Sensory Needs, Chair Bands Made from Natural Latex, Good Resilience Toughness… • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$507.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$545.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.26

Total project goal

$641.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $641.71

3 Donors

-$453.53

Donations toward project cost

-$402.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.43

match offer

-$168.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$143.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.53

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 $0.00

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