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Mrs. Imada from Spring Valley, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My Education, My Seating Choice! Flexible Seating in the Classroom.

My students need the choice of where they do their best work and they need flexible seating options.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I have a class full of 28 diverse, fun-loving students. They are a unique bunch, each with their own personality and learning style(s), who face daily challenges that go beyond the context of a book. They come to school energetic and eager to be involved in the classroom, but external factors including their socio-economical environment and distractions of their younger generation are definitely present and can manifest throughout the day. However, they are a group of students that show promise in reaching a high level of success.

My Project

I have a very energetic class that loves to move around. Throughout the day I see them squirm in their seat and know they feel uncomfortable having to sit in a chair that doesn't meet their needs. I implemented a couple of different seating arrangements in my classroom that allow the students to be in a different area of the classroom other than their student school chair. However, there are only a few spots and all 28 students would love to use them on a daily basis. As I see them working in the classroom at these few spots, they have shown improvement in their attention and focus in learning.

My students are the ones who inspired me to create an environment that includes flexible seating.

I am asking for four Active Learning Stools and four Gaiam Kids Balance Balls.

When my students enter the classroom they will have a choice of where to sit using the materials provided below. The room will be set up in a variety of ways that will help support student learning. Students will be able to stand and do their work, but have the option to sit as well. There will be two table groups where they can use the active learning stool and balance ball. These two items support active movement and will help calm my students.

My students will greatly benefit from these choices to allow them to be successful in their education. When students are able to make a choice, it increases their engagement. They will feel a sense of ownership in their learning and they can strive to do their best.

Mrs. Imada Kempton Street Literacy Academy Grades 3-5

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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Spring Valley, 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learniture LNT-3046-18BL Active Learning Stool (18" Stool Height), 18" Height, 13" Width, 13" Length, Blue • Amazon Business $50.20 4 $200.80
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Lime • Amazon Business $19.98 4 $79.92

Materials cost

$280.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.11

Total project goal

$400.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $400.73

5 Donors

-$350.73

Donations toward project cost

-$298.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.61

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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