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

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Seating for Success: Enhancing Kindergarten Learning through Flexibility

Help me give my students choices of flexible seating to help keep them engaged in lessons and give them the sensory support they need!

  • $894 goal

This project expired on May 7, 2025.

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Flexible seating in kindergarten is important because it supports diverse learning styles, encourages movement, and fosters independence. It creates a comfortable and engaging environment where children can choose seating that helps them focus and collaborate with peers. Flexible seating also promotes social skills, emotional regulation, and creativity, while accommodating individual needs and preparing students for future dynamic learning environments.

Flexible seating allows children to choose a space or seating arrangement that best supports their focus, whether that’s a yoga ball, floor cushion, or floor desk.

This helps them stay engaged in activities, making it easier to meet academic and developmental goals. By promoting movement and collaboration, flexible seating encourages positive peer interactions, communication, and teamwork. These social skills are essential for kindergarteners and are foundational to their success in both school and life.

When students are given the choice of where and how to sit, they practice decision-making, responsibility, and self-regulation. This independence is important for building confidence and preparing children to take ownership of their learning. Flexible seating helps meet the varying needs of students, such as those who need sensory breaks or those who focus better when they can move. By accommodating different learning preferences and physical needs, it helps all students reach their potential. The ability to move and shift seating encourages physical activity, which is crucial for young children’s motor skills and overall development. Additionally, this movement helps improve cognitive focus, making it easier for students to absorb and retain new information.

By making the classroom more adaptable and student-centered, flexible seating supports kindergarten goals, from academic achievement to social and emotional growth.

Ms. Wong Academy of Talented Scholars Grades PreK-2

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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
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 4 $279.96
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating, Grassy Green, 10-Pack • Amazon Business $184.99 1 $184.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Blue (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 4 $99.96

Materials cost

$693.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$759.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.08

Total project goal

$893.85

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