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Ms. Kender from Brooklyn, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Kender's Class Needs Flexible Seating

My students need different seating options to complete their work more efficiently. The Alphabetter Desk, especially, will help children who need to stand while working. This seating helps those who wiggle or have difficulty sitting up.

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My Students

We are a gifted and talented classroom in Brooklyn, New York. My classroom is filled with intellectually stimulated students, however, they are all diverse and learn in their own unique way.

My gifted students take such pride in their learning environment and we spend a great deal of time in our classroom together.

Social-emotionally, gifted students enjoy their time with self-exploration and independent projects that gear to their interests. I love allowing my students to use our classroom as a second home. My students enjoy using the classroom resources and centers that enrich their learning. Each year, adding a new component to my classroom brings such joy to the children and a refreshing excitement for me. I am so happy that Donor's Choose makes that possible!

I feel my new project, a flexible seating option classroom, is essential for any classroom. These cool new seating options will be for all student to enjoy are sure to make students excited about completing their work. I appreciate you checking out my new project!

My Project

As we all have experienced, sitting for long periods of time at a seat can be taxing on the body, mind, and concentration. Throughout my seven years of teaching, each day, all day, I would see children sitting uncomfortably while working. As I have done more and more research about flexible seating, one can't help but see the many benefits it can bring to any classroom.

Flexible seating can assist a variety type of learners in an educational setting!

In my classroom, I have seen the benefits when I have given children who wiggle in their seats a balance cushion. This simple tool has helped so many of my wigglers, to sit, relax, slightly wobble on it, and focus on their work. The cushioned seating, stools, and balance balls will allow the children in my class to utilize them for their specific needs. The Alphabetter Desk, especially, will help children who need to stand while working. Instead of focusing on unnecessary discomfort or the distractions that come along with sitting, these types of flexible seating allows for more concentration and connectedness to learning at hand.

All students will have an opportunity to choose the seating options that work for them, therefore every student in the room will have an opportunity to explore if these tools can assist them in their learning. We move around so much in our room, throughout the content areas, between a group and hands-on learning, I am completely confident these resources will be put to great use for all to use during our instructional and social times each and every day!

Ms. Kender PS 132 Conselyea Grades PreK-2

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More than a third 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

32 students impacted 15donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safco AlphaBetter Desk, 36 by 24 Standard Top with Book Box • Amazon Business $266.59 1 $266.59
AceLife Stadium Seat Adjustable Recliner Cushion for Bleachers or Benches - Set of 2, Red • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Purple - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair, Made in the USA, Active Sitting for Toddler, Pre-School, Kids, and Teens; Kids don't have to sit still anymore - The BEST seat in any Classroom! - Dark Blue - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Green - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Purple - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Yellow - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Green - Kids (14in) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Purple/Pink • Amazon Business $61.72 1 $61.72
Romanoff Lap Tray, Hot Pink • Amazon Business $26.95 2 $53.90
Romanoff Lap Tray, Blue • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Trideer 65cm Ball Chair Flexible Seating Exercise Yoga Balancing Ball with Stability Ring & Pump (Office & Home & Classroom) (Ball with Ring (Purple), 65cm) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Kick Bands Bouncy Desk Fidget Bands for Kids - Alternative Flexible Seating Classroom Supplies for Elementary School Students - ADHD Foot Sensory Fidgets for Classroom Desks by Solace (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Pink, 45cm • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 52cm • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98

Materials cost

$1,071.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,117.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$197.14

Total project goal

$1,314.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,314.25

15 Donors

-$1,278.95

Donations toward project cost

-$1,117.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$161.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.30

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