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

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Put Kids In Control of Their Own Learning #Flexseating

Help me give my students flexible seating arrangements so they can learn in style!

  • $461 goal

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My Students

Kindergarten is a special place where kids get to be kids. My class is composed of 25, five year-olds who are energetic and eager to learn each and every day ! Most of my students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and cannot afford the basic school supplies. My students are made up of children from various cultural backgrounds and many of their families do not speak English and therefore cannot help reinforce what is taught when they are at home.

My students work hard and deserve the best education they can possibly get!

My Project

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. It has been proven that when students are given an opportunity to sit in different places around the room and not just at desks they are more engaged, and get more work completed.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices.

The wobble chairs will allow students to sit at desk but will allow them to move as needed while working. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! The inflatable chairs will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. Where students can go during center time to meet in small groups. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. The bouncy bands are great to discreetly soothes student anxiety, frustration, and hyperactivity. The stability balls can also be used as seating around the classroom but also help students to focus better when working at their desks.

I have seen how flexible seating can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!

Ms. McClary PS 116 William Hughley Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Active Kids Chair – Wobble Chair Pre-School - Elementary School - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating Classroom - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture - Blue • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98
Intex Inflatable Empire Chair, 44" X 43" X 27", Color May Vary, 1 Chair • Amazon Business $25.50 4 $102.00
The Original Bouncy Bands for Desks (Black) - Children love bouncing their feet and feeling the tension to relieve their anxiety, hyperactivity, frustration, or boredom. • Amazon Business $15.99 5 $79.95
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, 45cm • Amazon Business $15.98 4 $63.92

Materials cost

$355.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.03

Total project goal

$460.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $460.22

3 Donors

-$167.50

Donations toward project cost

-$142.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.12

match offer

-$292.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$248.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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