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Ms. Dominguez from Floral Park, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Promoting Equity: Flexible Seating in Science Class

Help me give my students a saucer chair, 3 sets of stools, and floor cushions!

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My Students

My students represent a culturally diverse community. The pandemic has caused gaps and discontinuity in education, social-emotional well-being, and equity for students. Their learning environments have varied this year, and reintegrating them into a traditional classroom to engage in science experiences will take time. In order to promote engagement in these real-world science experiences and reintegrate students into the classroom, it is my goal for the 2021-22 school year to create equitable and flexible spaces for students.

In my district, one of our pillar statements is to promote equity in our schools: “In District 26, equity is cultivating a responsive community that commits to providing access, participation and opportunities for all members to ensure success and being valued.” Now more than ever, this pillar statement resonates with me given the circumstances of the pandemic and its impact on student achievement, motivation, and socialization.

I believe creating these safe, equitable spaces in my classroom is a crucial and necessary step in welcoming back my students. If students feel comfortable learning in my science classroom, they will be more likely to engage in the content and in socialization with their peers. Many have lacked this type of socialization this school year.

My Project

My students would greatly benefit from utilizing the empty space in the front of my classroom with flexible seating options. The school science classrooms have rigid seating, and providing additional seating options such as cushions and stools creates more spaces for engagement in addition to a more welcoming classroom. Additional seating options provide students with the choice to decide what they need. For example, I plan on using the saucer chair as a space for students to celebrate each others’ success. Each day, students will elect a different classmate to use the chair during class, until every student has had the opportunity. This allows students to recognize the needs of others and reward them for progress and successes while cultivating respect.

Ms. Dominguez Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Grades 6-8

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $64.79 3 $194.37
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary • Amazon Business $64.99 2 $129.98
Urban Shop Oversized Saucer Chair, Navy • Amazon Business $70.66 1 $70.66

Materials cost

$395.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.05

Total project goal

$506.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.99

8 Donors

-$366.33

Donations toward project cost

-$311.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.94

match offer

-$140.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.10

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 $0.00

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