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Mrs. Fleak from Madison, TN is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sit, Bounce, or Wobble. The Choice is Yours

My students need cuddle chairs, balance balls, pillows, stools, and other options for flexible seating to help empower them during reading, writing, and math.

  • $380 goal

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My Students

Creating a cozy and inviting learning space allows students to learn in a comfortable setting. As an Kindergarten EL teacher, I need more flexibility in my classroom which does not force students to sit only in a chair at a table.

I teach Kindergarten EL in a Title I school ranging from Kindergartners who speak little to no English to students who come already knowing all of their letters and sounds.

ALL of my students are very hard workers. They want to do well, and I want to provide them with the tools to do so! In order to let them feel empowered, I want to provide them with the ability to choose how they can and will learn best. Each student is doing the best they can and I want to help them become better readers, writers, and problem solvers and therefore better students. By providing each student with their choice of alternative seating, they will have the opportunity to choose the seating that they feel will help them focus on their learning.

My Project

My students will be given the opportunity to choose where they will sit during their reading and math lessons. Giving them this choice empowers them and will encourage their participation and academic growth. Students will have the option of sitting on balls, beanbag chairs, wobbly disks, frog chairs, frog stools, and floor pillows. As their teacher, I provide my students with a structured reading lesson tailored to their specific needs, but by allowing the students to choose where they will sit, they will take ownership of their learning. Opening up the seating options encourages student engagement and will help form a better classroom community.

Alternative and flexible seating is one way I can give my students "structured" freedom.

The seating choices will make our classroom a more inviting and comfortable setting. It will set it apart from the rest of their day, encourage participation and engagement, and flips any negative connotation into a fun break in their day while still learning and growing.

Mrs. Fleak Amqui Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Madison, TN 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

30 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Cuddle Chair, Spicy Lime • Amazon Business $28.08 3 $84.24
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Lime • Amazon Business $19.98 4 $79.92
Relaximals Frog Kids Reading Pillow • Amazon Business $34.95 2 $69.90
Play Pillow, Quality Hand Made Fun Pillow - Cuddly Animal Pillow For Kids, Pet Pillow, Eco-Friendly Pals For All Ages, KidStyle by Amikins, Best Friends Pillow, Decorative Kids Pillow - Frog Green, Cute Fun Toy, Kids Gift. • Amazon Business $16.95 2 $33.90
HOMMP Baby Stool and Step Stool, Four Little Animal Image(frog) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$287.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.87

Total project goal

$379.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $379.13

4 Donors

-$188.68

Donations toward project cost

-$161.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.80

match offer

-$188.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$160.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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