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Ms. Baba from San Francisco, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe Socially-Distanced Flexible Seating

Help me give my students safe socially distanced flexible seating for when we return to in-person learning.

  • $808 goal

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My Students

My students come from all different backgrounds. I have 28 bright individuals who thrive in a creative, elaborate, and diverse classroom. Most of my students speak a second language other than English. The languages that are represented in my class are Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and many more.

We all come from different backgrounds, but in our virtual classroom, we are one community.

My class is a sweet bunch that includes and welcomes anyone who comes into the classroom. I love their enthusiasm to learn every day!

My Project

As we prepare to return for in-person learning, our classrooms are going to get a huge makeover to make it safe for students to learn. While you may have seen my room with collaborative learning groups, flexible seating, a comfy library, and lots of pillows, it is going to look a lot different as we head back into the classroom.

Flexible seating allows students to have choice and control over their learning environment.

Students need to move around and it keeps them more alert and focused during class. Flexible seating will also allow for comfort during the day. It will encourage students to find their best spot and stay calm, focused, and productive. Traditional desks can make students feel unweary about their space in the classroom. Having flexible seating encourages them to take turns safely in different locations of the classroom. This will provide a creative system.

Ms. Baba Lafayette Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

30 students impacted 14donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue/Green • Amazon Business $63.05 5 $315.25
Bouncy Bands for Chairs Color: Blue Support Pipe • Teachers' School Supply $13.95 10 $139.50
LC529BU FlexSpace Balance Ball Seat 22 Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 5 $124.95

Materials cost

$579.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.34

Sales tax

 $53.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$686.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.20

Total project goal

$807.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $807.98

13 Donors

-$803.56

Donations toward project cost

-$686.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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 $0.00

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