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Ms. Cowan from Carson, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning in Comfort

Help me give my students flexible seating options to keep them comfortable and engaged while learning.

  • $413 goal

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My Project

This group of students was quite challenging at the start of the school year, but throughout the first semester they have learned to share and treat each other with respect. What has surprised me the most is how excited they are about flexible seating. A few weeks into the school year, I brought out two yoga balls for students to share. I created a calendar so that every student had a specific day when they could use it. I also had a yoga ball at the back table where I worked with small groups.

Instead of arguing over who got the yoga ball at the back, students determined how long each person could use it for.

This behavior made everyone happy, including me. Unfortunately, with overuse, our yoga balls have started to break. We are down to just one yoga ball to share and so, I'd like to start the new year with some new ones.

I want to continue to reward the behavior of sharing and taking turns, but also allow my students to be comfortable while they learn.

Ms. Cowan Towne Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Carson, CA 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

23 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WC716 - Flex-Space Wobble Chair - 16" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $84.99 2 $169.98
LC529RG - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
LC529BU - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98

Materials cost

$289.94

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.91

Total project goal

$412.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $412.73

6 Donors

-$400.91

Donations toward project cost

-$350.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.82

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 $0.00

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