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Mrs. Freeman from Auburn Hills, MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seating for Success: Empowering Learners Through Choice

Help me give my students flexible seating arrangements in a classroom to promote student choice, collaboration, and comfort in learning environments.

  • $1,489 goal

This project expired on June 12, 2025.

This project expired on June 12, 2025.

My Project

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, student engagement and comfort are vital for effective learning. My project aims to transform our classroom into a flexible seating environment that accommodates diverse learning styles and encourages collaboration. With your support, we will provide a variety of seating options that allow students to choose their preferred learning space, ultimately enhancing their focus and participation.

Why Flexible Seating?

Traditional seating arrangements can limit student engagement and hinder the learning process. Flexible seating promotes:

Choice: Students can select seating that best suits their learning preferences, whether it’s a cozy bean bag, a lap/standing desk, or a traditional chair.

Collaboration: Varied seating arrangements facilitate group work and discussions, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

Comfort: Comfortable seating can lead to increased focus and productivity, allowing students to thrive academically.

How This Will Impact Students:

Implementing flexible seating will create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment. Students will have the autonomy to choose where they feel most comfortable, which can lead to:

-Improved focus and productivity.

-Enhanced collaborative skills through group work.

-Greater ownership of their learning journey.

Project Goals:

-To create a classroom environment that caters to various learning styles and preferences.

-To increase student engagement and motivation through choice in seating.

-To foster a sense of community and collaboration among students.

Conclusion:

Your generosity can help us create a classroom that inspires and empowers students. By supporting our flexible seating project, you will play a crucial role in transforming our learning environment into a space where every student can thrive. Together, we can make a lasting impact on their educational experience.

Thank you for considering our project!

Mrs. Freeman Graham Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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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Auburn Hills, MI View local requests

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

24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Giant Comfy Pillows - Set of 4 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $389.00 1 $389.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Independent Floor Work Space Bundle - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $312.55 1 $312.55
Lakeshore Premium Teardrop Beanbag Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 2 $258.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 2 $199.98

Materials cost

$1,159.53

Vendor shipping charges

$57.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,264.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$223.22

Total project goal

$1,488.12

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