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Mrs. Coates from Woodland Hls., CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Future is Flexible!

Help me give my students flexible seating options that encourage movement, community and collaboration in our modern classroom.

  • $1,121 goal

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My Students

My middle school students are enrolled in a rigorous STEAM program that focuses on challenging gifted and high achieving students in a project-based environment.

Learning in a space that is both comfortable and engaging will help my students interact with the curriculum and their classroom community in new and exciting ways.

In a day and age where people regularly communicate through screens, I want to encourage my bright students to interact face-to-face, learn how to communicate wisely and make real life connections.

My Project

Students are encouraged to be active participants in their learning, yet are hindered by the expectation that they sit still and complete their work in a traditional setting (one-size, fits-all chairs and desks). My innovative, modern classroom will reflect individual students' needs and encourage collaboration, scholarly discussion and positive peer relationships through unique, flexible workspaces.

I picture students circled up in our classroom cafe discussing their task, carrying the portable lap desks outside to work under the trees, or balancing on a wobble board while editing an essay.

By encouraging opportunities to work collaboratively with their peers, (a necessary 21st century skill!), I hope my students will gain independence and confidence as they navigate their way through life.

Mrs. Coates George Ellery Hale Charter Academy Grades 6-8

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Woodland Hls., CA 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

150 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FEZIBO Standing Desk Anti Fatigue Mat Wooden Wobble Balance Board Stability Rocker with Ergonomic Design Comfort Floor Mat • Amazon Business $59.99 4 $239.96
Artechworks Round Ottoman Modern Footstool Rest Shoe Bench Coffee Stool Ottoman for Living Room,Bedroom, Home, Office, Orange • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
Sundale Outdoor Indoor Adjustable Soft-Brushed Polyester Cord Five-Position Multiangle Floor Chair, 17.5"(L) x 17"(W) x 17.5"(H), Navy Blue • Amazon Business $39.99 4 $159.96
Nourison Aloha Multicolor Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug 5 feet 3 Inches by 7 Feet 5 Inches, 5'3"X7'5" • Amazon Business $73.14 2 $146.28
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Blue • Amazon Business $26.80 4 $107.20

Materials cost

$833.38

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$76.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$952.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$168.02

Total project goal

$1,120.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,120.15

11 Donors

-$820.15

Donations toward project cost

-$697.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$123.02

match offer

-$300.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$255.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.00

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$0.00

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