Help me give my students flexible seating to make learning and school exciting, comfortable, and enjoyable!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. C's classroom raised $329
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
I am a special education teacher and teach a 7th/8th grade Emotional Disorder classroom. My students are energetic, ambitious, and passionate. We are a Title I school in a suburban community and majority of students in my classroom come from low-income households.
My students face different challenges than the typical middle schooler, but accomplishments and growth continue to build their self-confidence.
They bring a variety of background knowledge and provide a diverse learning environment. Within the classroom, learning abilities are exceedingly wide-ranging; there are multiple students above and below grade level. Based on the different circumstances my unique classroom presents everyday, offering contrasting learning opportunities is key to allow each student to continue to grow and learn as an individual.
My Project
I remember when I was going through school, and sat in a hard chair for 8 hours straight. By the end of the day, I was more concerned about how uncomfortable I was rather than what my teacher was saying. Research has shown that flexible seating increases student engagement. In my opinion, student engagement is the most important aspect of learning. Students need to be engaged to listen, practice, process information, and ask questions. Within my classroom, I frequently have students with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and flexible seating is an amazing tool that allows students to move and activate their brain.
A huge challenge in school is students struggling to engage in learning because they didn't get enough sleep the previous night.
I have personally seen the change in engagement by allowing students to move around the room and change their seating. In addition, since I teach two grade levels within my classroom (7th and 8th grade) I split up instruction for a variety of my classes. For example, I might teach my 7th graders for half the period in math, and then teach my 8th graders for the other half. Flexible seating would allow a place for the other group to go during the first or second half of the period, where they are not distracted, to work independently. Flexible seating allows students to look forward to independent work time!
My students would also use flexible seating for group work, alternative seating options during lessons, rewards, and incentives. It would be a great motivation for students to do their best. Flexible seating creates a positive and interactive learning environment that allows students to stimulate their brain to learn most effectively. My students and I thank you for reading about our project!
Nearly all 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
bonVIVO Easy III Padded Portable Floor Chair - with Handle, Home Office Folding Chair for Meditation, Gaming Chair, Stadiums, Reading, Bed, Couch or Gaming, Elegant Design, Blue & Beige
• Amazon Business
$54.90
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$54.90
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Laptop Stand, Writing Table, Kids’ Travel-Friendly Tray, Flexible Collaborative Seating for Teens and Adults, One-Piece Desk, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Navy
• Amazon Business
$25.00
2
$50.00
Storex Wiggle Stool, Adjustable Height 12”, 14”, 16”, or 18” for Active Seating in The Classroom, Teal (00306U01C)
• Amazon Business
$48.60
1
$48.60
4 Pack Memory Foam Honeycomb Nonslip Back 16" x16" Chair/Seat Cushion Pad
• Amazon Business
$34.00
1
$34.00
Milliard Reading Pillow with Shredded Memory Foam, Great As Backrest for Books Or Gaming- 18x15 inches (Sit up Pillow)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Fidget Chair Bands for Kids - Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Foot Bands for The Desk or Chair for Students with ADHD, Autism, or Sensory Needs
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Materials cost
$245.48
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$279.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$49.26
Total project goal
$328.42
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$328.42
3 Donors
-$328.42
Donations toward project cost
-$279.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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