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Mrs. Fleak from NASHVILLE, TN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student Choices Make the World of Difference

Help me give my students a flexible seating environment to assist them in their learning experiences. These items will allow my students to enjoy more comfortable experiences rather than traditional chairs to sit in while learning.

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My Students

I want to create a cozy and welcoming learning environment that allows all students to learn to their fullest potential. As a Kindergartner EL teacher, I would like more flexibility seating in my classroom, which would not force students to sit only in chair at a table all day long.

I teach Kindergarten EL in a Title l 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 student are extremely hard workers. Even though my school is very transient with students coming and leaving, they want to do well and 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 to 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 and help reduce behavioral problems within the classroom.

My Project

I will be teaching Kindergarten EL to about 24 energetic students. Students who span a wide range of learning levels and learning styles. Giving the students the choice of flexible seating will allow them to find an option that makes them most comfortable while increasing their level of academic engagement.

Every student is different and unique in their own way, and their seating options should reflect that.

I am hoping that the bouncing balls will allow high-energy students to effectively and appropriately get their energy out and focus on their academics. I am hoping the wobble cushions will help students with anxiety by feeling comfortable in the classroom. Additionally the other alternative seating options will allow students to create their own personal learning environment. Help me give my students the opportunity to learn in an environment that is relaxing, comfortable, and appropriate for all learning needs.

Mrs. Fleak Goodlettsville Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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NASHVILLE, TN View local requests

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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trideer Ball Chair - Exercise Stability Yoga Ball with Base for Home and Office Desk, Ball Seat, Flexible Seating with Ring & Pump, Improves Balance, Back Pain, Core Strength & Posture£¨Ball with Ring • Amazon Business $32.99 3 $98.97
Fantasy Fields - Happy Farm Animals Thematic Kids Storage Bench | Imagination Inspiring Hand Crafted & Hand Painted Details | Non-Toxic, Lead Free Water-based Paint • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Red • Amazon Business $25.00 2 $50.00
Inflatable Wobble Cushion with Pump by Day 1 Fitness - 13" Red - Durable Exercise Balance Pad to Improve Coordination, Stability, and Core - Balancing Disc Cushions for Home, Gym, School, Rehab • Amazon Business $12.72 3 $38.16
CanDo Inflatable Donut Ball, Red, 29.5" • Amazon Business $19.00 2 $38.00

Materials cost

$311.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$345.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.02

Total project goal

$406.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $406.81

5 Donors

-$199.54

Donations toward project cost

-$174.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.14

match offer

-$201.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$171.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.64

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 $0.00

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