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Ms. Patrick from West Haven, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transforming Learning Spaces: Empowering Students Through Flexible Seating!

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn in a dynamic, comfortable, and engaging environment by providing flexible seating options that allow them to choose their preferred learning space, fostering creativity, collaboration, and focus.

  • 13 donors
  • $537 goal

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My Project

I absolutely love how curious, creative, and determined my students are. Each day, they come to class with a thirst for knowledge and a unique perspective that makes every lesson an exciting adventure. They thrive when given the chance to collaborate, express themselves, and explore new ideas.

The flexible seating will allow them to choose where and how they learn, whether they prefer sitting on the floor, at a standing desk, or in a cozy corner.

This freedom will help them focus better and engage more deeply with the material, as they’ll have an environment that caters to their individual learning styles. It also fosters a sense of ownership over their learning space, which boosts confidence and independence.

Other resources, like interactive tools and hands-on materials, will make abstract concepts more tangible and accessible. These tools will help bridge gaps, ignite their curiosity, and make learning feel more like an exciting challenge than a chore. Together, these resources will ensure every student has what they need to succeed in their own unique way.

Ms. Patrick Harry M Bailey Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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West Haven, CT 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

40 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee • Amazon Business $69.98 4 $279.92
Klvied Adjustable Height Standing Desk with Cup Holder, Portable and Easy to Move, Ideal for Home or Office, Black • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98

Materials cost

$419.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$456.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.51

Total project goal

$536.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $536.71

9 Donors

-$382.94

Donations toward project cost

-$331.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.45

Matching donations from our partners

-$146.72

Match offers toward project cost

-$124.71

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.05

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 $0.00

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