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Ms. Cook from Owings Mills, MD is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Giving Students A Voice With Our Flexible Seating Choice!

My students need a variety of flexible seating choices such as, wobble stools, scoop rockers, and bean bag chairs.

  • $600 goal

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My Students

My students come in every morning ready tackle a new day of learning with wonder and enthusiasm. I am always blown away by their perseverance, compassion, and capacity for learning new things. My students face a number of challenges every day, socially, academically, and emotionally. I strive to provide my best every day to foster a positive learning environment. It is my goal to give my students the skills they need to be successful. I love my students and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in their lives every day!

My Project

With Common Core State Standards, my students are expected to engage in rigorous lessons throughout the day. This is no easy task! I noticed that when students are able to sit in areas that they choose and in a seat that meets their needs, they are able to focus on the challenging task at hand. I've noticed that having flexible seating allows my students to thrive socially and master self regulation. In flexible seating students are able to work for longer periods of time, build stamina, and confidence.

My goal is to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

I want my students to look forward to coming into my classroom every day. I am confident that having flexible seating will allow my students to develop a positive attitude towards school and learning. Students will be able to focus on building reading stamina on the bean bag chairs in our classroom library. Students will be able to engage in challenging work at their desk while using the wobble stools to help them focus. Students will easily be able to choose their seat around the room with the light weight metal stools. Students can use the wobble cushion and scoop rockers while engaging in math games.

Ms. Cook New Town Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Owings Mills, MD 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

30 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learniture LNT-3046-18BK Active Learning Stool (18" Stool Height), 18" Height, 13" Width, 13" Length, Black • Amazon Business $54.82 4 $219.28
Big Joe Dorm Chair, Limo Black • Amazon Business $29.88 3 $89.64
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $43.29 2 $86.58
Trideer Extra Thick 34/35cm Air Stability Wobble Cushion, Core Balance Disc, Balance Boards, Posture Trainer, Fitness Stability Pad with Pump - Available in Black, Blue, Red, Orange (34cm purple) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Trideer Extra Thick 34/35cm Air Stability Wobble Cushion, Core Balance Disc, Balance Boards, Posture Trainer, Fitness Stability Pad with Pump - Available in Black, Blue, Red, Orange (34cm Green) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Trideer Extra Thick 34/35cm Air Stability Wobble Cushion, Core Balance Disc, Balance Boards, Posture Trainer, Fitness Stability Pad with Pump - Available in Black, Blue, Red, Orange (34cm Turkis) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$446.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$509.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.99

Total project goal

$599.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $599.95

3 Donors

-$491.13

Donations toward project cost

-$424.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.17

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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