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Mrs. Sparrow Patton from Jamaica, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning With Flexibility

Help me give my students flexible seating and allow them to feel empowered by having some degree of choice and control over their environment.

  • $325 goal

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My Project

Flexible seating will allow my students to choose where they work and with whom. When students choose their own seats, they are also able to find a seating arrangement that works best for them. Flexible seating will also enable my students to quickly and easily pair up, work in small groups, or discuss as a whole class.

Studies have shown that students who are able to move around during class are more likely to pay attention and retain information than those who are confined to a desk.

Utilizing flexible seating will allow me to redesign the classroom and change my teaching philosophy and structure. The possibilities are endless. Using flexible seating will allow my students to develop critical lifelong skills, including problem-solving, flexibility, creativity, self-reflection, autonomy, and collaboration.

Mrs. Sparrow Patton PS 116 William Hughley Grades 6-8

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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Jamaica, NY 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

HBCU Alum 9 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair, One Size, Black • Amazon Business $33.00 4 $132.00
Big Joe Dorm Smartmax, Stretch Limo Black • Amazon Business $54.98 2 $109.96

Materials cost

$241.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$275.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.63

Total project goal

$324.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $324.22

1 Donor

-$137.79

Donations toward project cost

-$137.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$162.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$137.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.32

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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