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Ms. O'Connell from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Move! Sit! Learn!

Help me give my students flexible seating so they can work hard and stay focused throughout the day!

  • $691 goal

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My Students

I teach in a Title 1 K-5 school in New York City. Our school is a small, progressive public school that emphasizes inquiry-based learning. Due to our small size, we are perpetually underfunded, and currently our students do not have up-to-date furniture.

Our students are diverse, creative and imaginative learners.

My students are energetic and eager to learn new things! They enter the classroom each morning with a smile on their face, ready to face the day. They enjoy talking with each other and working in groups. It's very exciting to hear students discussing a topic and making discoveries as they work together and share their ideas. Even though we are in a small school with a limited budget, I want them to be able to try new things, investigate their own interests with classmates, and create a real love for learning. Together we are looking forward to a productive year!

My Project

Many classrooms and schools across the country are moving towards an environment with flexible seating. Flexible seating is ideal in allowing students to move throughout the day in a space that keeps them engaged. Lap desks allow students to work on the rug comfortably, while the wobble chairs help them to maintain focus during lessons and independent work. These materials allow students the option to sit somewhere besides their tables and chairs.

Since all students have different academic strengths, it's important to switch how they work as they move through various subjects and academic tasks.

Working with partners or teams is essential for students to clarify their own learning as well as being able to learn from each other. The flexibility of being able to read independently, in small groups and then coming together in a circle for whole group participation is supported best with furniture that facilitates movement and is easily portable. Furthermore, some students need a quiet space to concentrate. These students will be able to move their lap desk to a calm and quiet spot and allow them to focus independently and build their academic stamina.

Ms. O'Connell PS 368 William Lynch School Grades PreK-2

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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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

40 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA726 - Flex-Space 14" Wobble Chair Bundle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $398.94 1 $398.94
Purple Lap Tray • Amazon Business $24.95 6 $149.70

Materials cost

$548.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$586.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.57

Total project goal

$690.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $690.44

12 Donors

-$686.91

Donations toward project cost

-$586.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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