Comfortable Floor Seating for Independent Work Time
Help me give my students surf desks and floor cushions so that they can work comfortably around the room.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Morgan's classroom raised $448
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Third grade is often thought of as a transitional year in elementary school. Students are transforming from "learning to read" to "reading to learn". My 3rd grade students are growing up in a working class neighborhood in Northern California, and are attending a Title I dependent charter school with a STEAM focus. They come from diverse backgrounds, but the main quality they all share is their amazing desire to learn.
My classroom provides a hands-on environment where students can dig into their interests and explore a multitude of ideas.
The main characteristics that I strive to instill in my students are a sense of independence, a growth mindset, and the excitement of exploring their world.
My Project
Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. My students often choose to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.
My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.
The products that I have selected will help my students work comfortably in their desired locations. The surf desks will allow students to complete writing and math assignments. The comfy floor seats will allow for additional floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!
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
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-RD The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Red
• Amazon Business
$26.36
5
$131.80
LC405BU FlexSpace Comfy Floor Seat Blue
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
2
$119.98
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary
• Amazon Business
$64.99
1
$64.99
Materials cost
$316.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$28.98
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.75
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$380.50
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$67.15
Total project goal
$447.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$447.65
4 Donors
-$443.24
Donations toward project cost
-$380.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Morgan and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
