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Mrs. VanKampen from Saint Paul, MN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Settle the Seat Situation

Help me give my students a variety of seats to choose from for reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. VanKampen's classroom raised $310

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am currently teaching eight small reading groups a day. Each group has five to six students in them. The students have a hard time taking turns with the chairs I currently have.

I am asking for some more chairs and choices for the students to have both in small group and during independent reading.

The stools will be used at the reading table so that there are not disagreements about who sits where. The cushion and bean bags are for independent reading so that the kids can spread out in the room and quietly read.

These chairs will make everyone happy. They will be used with all my groups throughout the school day. Thank you in advance.

Mrs. VanKampen Como Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

36 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners 12367-NVPB SoftScape Relax-N-Read Bean Bag Chair with Supportive Back Rest, Storage Pockets and 1/2" Thick Foam Floor Pad, Portable Seating (2-Pack) - Navy/Powder Blue, Large • Amazon Business $140.99 1 $140.99
Pearington Plastic Classroom Stools for Kids, Multipurpose Stool Chairs, Flexible Seating, Stacking Stools, Stainless Steel Legs - Set of 5, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $58.89 1 $58.89
HIGOGOGO Square Meditation Pillow, Large Floor Pillow Solid Thick Tufted Seat Cushion for Balcony Bedroom Tatami Living Room, Grass Green, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$229.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.47

Total project goal

$309.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $309.79

2 Donors

-$177.80

Donations toward project cost

-$151.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.67

Matching donations from our partners

-$131.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$112.19

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.80

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 $0.00

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