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Ms. Pitts from West Haven, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexing Our Flexible Seating Options!

My students need 4 swivel chairs and 5 active learning stools to allow them to move!

  • $705 goal

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My Students

My students are a fun, energetic group of sixth graders, attending a Title I intermediate school in Connecticut. They come from all areas of town and are mostly from an urban setting. This year, our entire district receives free lunch. Unfortunately, funding is extremely limited and gaining access to resources can be challenging. I want my classroom to be a place where my students can comfortably learn, in a safe and exciting environment, but I also want to give them every opportunity possible to help them succeed.

My Project

My students are loving the options for flexible seating! With the addition of tables, we are looking to add some more ways of sitting at them. Many students will choose a balance ball or a bean bag, but for others, they need to move more.

With the addition of these active chairs, my energetic sixth graders can move around and still stay focused on their learning.

The swivel chairs will be great for students who need more back support, but still enjoying more movement than a stationary chair provides.

I love that today's classroom is able to go and evolve with the way students learn best. Thank you for helping my students find that perfect learning spot!

Ms. Pitts May V Carrigan Intermediate School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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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West Haven, CT 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

46 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learniture Active Learning Chair/Stool, 18" H, Blue, LNT-3046-18BL • Amazon Business $66.87 5 $334.35
Flash Furniture Mid-Back Black Mesh Swivel Task Chair with Arms • Amazon Business $56.50 4 $226.00

Materials cost

$560.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$598.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.66

Total project goal

$704.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$704.42

3 Donors

-$704.42

Donations toward project cost

-$598.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.66

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$0.00

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