Help me give my students flexible seating options such as comfy seat cushions, an oversized saucer chair, wiggle seats, stools and adjustable lap tables to maximize learning opportunities.
“A plant needs roots in order to grow. With man, it is the other way around: only when he grows does he have roots and feels at home in the world.”— Eric Hoffer
It’s no surprise that today’s modern classrooms face some pretty significant challenges.
We live in an increasingly complex society that has quickly transpired into a fast paced, technologically-driven world. Teachers are not only challenged to educate a much more diverse student body, but we are inspired to create a unique learning environment that encompasses core values and strengthens the leaders of tomorrow. Many of my students come primarily from middle to low income households; therefore, educational resources are often in short supply.
I am always looking for creative ways to acquire resources that will help me to meet my students' growing needs. As a teacher, I seek to personally connect with my learners and to help them develop a clear purpose for learning. I love to make learning fun and meaningful so that my students are feeling confident and successful in today's changing world. I want my students to feel safe, secure and valued.
My Project
With so many distractions throughout the course of the school day, coupled with shorter attention spans and constant fidgeting, it should be a school's number one priority to ensure maximum comfort for our students, especially in seating. Having flexible seating in my classroom will provide my students the opportunity to choose where they wish to work and help them to feel more comfortable while they are learning. These flexible seats and lap desks will allow my students the opportunity to wobble, rock, bounce, sit, lean or stand, all while increasing oxygen and blood flow to the brain. My students will be more alert and focused for learning. I know from experience that an uncomfortable student is a distracted one, so it is my mission to create a calm and comfortable learning environment for my students.
More than a third 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
Laptop Bed Tray Table, Nearpow Adjustable Laptop Bed Stand, Portable Standing Table with Foldable Legs, Foldable Lap Tablet Table for Sofa Couch Floor - Medium Size
• Amazon Business
$37.99
4
$151.96
ECR4Kids SoftZone Floor Cushions with Handles, 2" Deluxe Foam, Round, Contemporary, (6-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$70.00
2
$140.00
DEVEBOR Balance Board Kids Wiggle Seat ，Balance Disc for Workout, Therapy, Fitness and Training Exercise (Gray)
• Amazon Business
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