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Ms. Tappendorf from Kahoka MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Flexible Seating for students with Flexible Needs

Please help me give my students more comfortable seating, which will improve their overall learning and make the environment more welcoming to their needs.

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It's often said that to have a productive classroom, students need to feel welcomed, cared for, comfortable, and happy. My classroom has become known as a place to relax and be productive during class daily. I have learned that different seating styles have become essential to help my students become even more focused and willing to work diligently in class. Not only do students work better when comfortable, but so do adults. I have students who need to work in smaller groups and work best at different styles of tables and other styles of chairs.

This project will allow my students to find comfort while learning and give them options to choose from small desk groups or to move to individual tables to learn.

The traditional classroom is quickly changing and transitioning to flexible seating and seating placement for students. It gives students a safe and comfortable place to learn. It allows students to be in an environment that is comfortable for them. For many of our students, school is their safe place. They are making it not only a safe and comfy place that will help all of my students succeed.

My students are resilient and will make any seating work for them. However, if I can make the classroom more comfortable for them, I would love that!

Ms. Tappendorf
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Ergo Chair Trapezoid Table Zone - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2,349.00 1 $2,349.00
Winsome? Obsidian 39.76" MDF Veneer 3 Piece Round Table Pub Set With 2 Airlift Stools, Black • Quill.com $262.99 2 $525.98

Materials cost

$2,874.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $117.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$43.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,065.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$540.98

Total project goal

$3,606.53

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Total project goal

 $3,606.53

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 $3,606.53

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