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Mrs. Mc Innes-Hansen from Milwaukee, WI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transforming Learning Spaces: Embracing Flexible Seating for Student Success

Help me give my students with flexible seating options like wobbly chairs, bouncy bands, and colorful stools, creating a safe, inviting, and dynamic space that encourages focus, creativity, and comfort for all learners.

  • $551 goal

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My Project

Flexible seating transforms the learning environment by offering students autonomy over how they sit and engage with their learning. Research highlights the impact of choice, showing that when students are empowered to select seating that suits their needs, they become more focused, engaged, and productive. In an overcrowded classroom, this flexibility becomes crucial, especially for students working hard to overcome the effects of the pandemic.

Our vision for a cozy, inviting intervention area where students can thrive in small group settings is key to their success.

A well-designed space not only supports academic skills like reading and math but also cultivates emotional well-being. When students feel comfortable and valued in a space, they are more likely to stay motivated, collaborate, and develop a deep love for learning.

Incorporating flexible seating like wobbly chairs, colorful stools, or even bouncy bands will help create a dynamic environment where students are free to move, focus, and take ownership of their learning journey. This transformation will make your intervention space a safe haven for growth and confidence, fostering a sense of belonging that is essential for every student’s success.

By redesigning this space to reflect warmth and inspiration, you're not just creating a classroom—you're shaping a place where students are excited to learn and reach their full potential.

Thank you for investing in their future!

Mrs. Mc Innes-Hansen Manitoba School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Milwaukee, WI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Wiggle Stool – Active Flexible Seating for Classroom and Home Study, Adjustable 12-18 Inch Height, Green (00304U01C) • Amazon Business $45.99 5 $229.95
Wiggle Feet Sensory Cushion for Autism and Sensory Support - A Fidget-Friendly Seating Solution • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 4 $119.96
Flash Furniture Bailey Plastic Nesting Stack Stools, 17.5"Height, Assorted Colors (5 Pack) • Amazon Business $75.92 1 $75.92

Materials cost

$425.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.63

Total project goal

$550.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $550.85

7 Donors

-$432.91

Donations toward project cost

-$374.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.19

Matching donations from our partners

-$110.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

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 $0.00

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