I teach at a small 4th and 5th grade school; about half of our school is low income. Our students come from a variety of different economic backgrounds with 50% of our students receiving free lunch. We live in a military community in a small town where funds are limited.
My students are hardworking, determined overachievers who never fail to meet a challenge.
They have very big plans for their futures. When asked what they would like to do when they grow up, I hear responses such as become a cardiologist, marine biologist, Navy pilot, pediatric doctor, and ultrasound tech.
It is my goal to meet each student at his or her academic level and help them all reach their full potential.
My Project
Flexible seating allows students to choose where they work and with whom. It also allows them to change their location and positions as needed. Flexible seating encourages students to find their best spot to stay calm, focused, and productive. An uncomfortable student is a distracted and unproductive student.
Students feel empowered by having some degree of choice and control over their environment.
Traditional desks can make students territorial or possessive over their space and supplies. Flexible seating encourages students to share both. And, it encourages them to take turns in different locations and with different seating options.
Flexible seating allows students to quickly and easily pair up, work in small groups, or discuss as a whole class. Flexible seating helps make learning fun.
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Green
• Amazon Business
$28.49
3
$85.47
Intex Inflatable Empire Chair, 44" X 43" X 27", Color May Vary, 1 Chair
• Amazon Business
$27.28
2
$54.56
WALIKI Toys Children's Wobbly Cushion, Alternative Classroom Seating | Inflatable Core Disc Seats for School (Pump Included, 12”/30CM) (Pack of 4)
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Fidget Chair Bands for Kids - Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Option for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Bouncy Foot Bands for the Desk or Chair for Students with ADHD, Autism, or Sensory Needs
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Whitmor Bed Risers - Black (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$6.85
3
$20.55
Materials cost
$228.56
Vendor shipping charges
$8.64
Sales tax
$20.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$290.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.29
Total project goal
$341.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$341.92
3 Donors
-$171.00
Donations toward project cost
-$145.35
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$25.65
match offer
-$170.92
Match offer toward project cost
-$145.28
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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