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Mr. Tobey from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Power of Flexible Seating

Help me give my students the ability to empower themselves through flexible seating. Engagement and focus are key tools to getting the most out of the school day. Those tools will help them build toward higher academic performance.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

In the Bronx we are fortunate to have students that represent a variety of thoughts, backgrounds, insights, and learning styles. Our small school has fostered an environment where students take an active role in each others lives, help each other achieve, and genuinely care about each other.

In a time where so much of our autonomy is capricious, my students are eager to control their physical environments to engage their learning.

Each year I'm fortunate enough to teach between 90-120 students. This is intimate enough for me to get to know their personalities, interests, and learning styles.

My Project

Full disclosure; my wife works for a well funded, suburban school district. Last year, during the height of the pandemic, her school purchased all new furniture that included flexible seating. In just a few short months since our attempted return to normalcy, she's been extolling the virtues of flexible seating at every opportunity. Intrigued, I began to research this myself.

Students who are given choices in seating become more empowered and more engaged.

Behavior and focus increase exponentially and their intrinsic motivation is positively affected. Discourse, collaboration, and classroom environment also increase when students are comfortable.

Beanbag chairs will allow students to see the classroom from a different perspective. This is also a good way to break up the monotony of sitting at a desk for over six hours per day. The bouncy bands will allow students to redirect nervous energy subconsciously, increasing the time they are engaged with lessons.

Mr. Tobey South Bronx Preparatory School Grades 9-12

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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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

100 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SoftScape Classic Faux Leather Bean Bag Chair, Blue (10478-BL) • Quill.com $104.99 2 $209.98
SoftScape Classic Faux Leather Bean Bag Chair, Red (10478-RD) • Quill.com $104.99 2 $209.98
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - 10 Pack Fidget ADHD Autism Tools - Bounce Flexible Blue Green Black Seating Straps for Elementary Middle High School Fidgety Adults - Resistance Workout Bands • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
Gray Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 5'X5' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Grey Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99

Materials cost

$507.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$545.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.27

Total project goal

$641.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $641.81

11 Donors

-$623.27

Donations toward project cost

-$545.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.54

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 $0.00

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