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Mrs. Murphy from Jonesboro AR is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Wiggle While We Work

Help me give my students a classroom where they feel confident and comfortable enough to learn.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I teach a diverse group of sixth-grade students who need to move. Throughout the day, I have four- one-hour class periods as well as homeroom and enrichment times. Flexible seating provides students with the ability to find the perfect spot to learn. I currently have a couple of futons, a few wobble stools, and a few other options. However, students tend to gravitate to the wobble stools and the lone chair with wheels. This project will double the amount of wobble stools I have and provide four additional chairs with wheels. I have included four tables with this project to replace some of the outdated tables in my room that are hard to keep level and are wearing out. I am also requesting new stools to replace the stools at my small group table that are broken. Lastly, I am requesting some basic writing tools to supplement our classroom materials. In math class there are never enough pencils or expo markers.

My students tend to stay on task longer when they are comfortable.

The furniture items I am requesting will add to the the classroom environment I am trying to establish. I teach math, which is already a tough subject for many of my students. My goal is to create a classroom that encourages my students to walk in feeling like they belong and want to be there. Building that confidence at the door will carry over to their learning.

The items I am requesting will enhance the learning environment of my classroom and in turn, build confidence in all of my students. Comfort in the classroom equates to confidence which results in more learning. Your support will go a long way to grow learners and future leaders. I appreciate your dedication to the success of my students.

Mrs. Murphy
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Coleshome 48 Inch Computer Desk, Modern Simple Style Desk for Home Office, Study Student Writing Desk, Vintage • Amazon Business $59.99 4 $239.96
ECR4Kids Wave Seat, 18in - 19.6in Seat Height, Perch Stool, Black • Amazon Business $74.99 2 $149.98
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool, 18-Inch Seat Height, Flexible Seating, Black • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98
DUMOS Armless Desk Chairs with Wheels Cute Home Office Chair No Arms, Ergonomic Adjustable Swivel Rolling Task Chair, Comfy Mesh Mid Back Computer Work Vanity Chair for Small Spaces • Amazon Business $26.99 4 $107.96
Leinuosen 6 Pcs 18 Inch Height Light Duty Plastic Stool for Classroom Seating Plastic Stackable Stools Modern Decorative Stools for Kids Students Classroom School Home Office Shower Favors(Black) • Amazon Business $102.99 1 $102.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $42.25 1 $42.25
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 576 pencils in box • Amazon Business $41.98 1 $41.98
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.52 1 $16.52

Materials cost

$836.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $223.80

Sales tax

 $69.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,171.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$206.81

Total project goal

$1,378.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $1,378.75

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