Creating Comfort: Flexible Seating for Focused Learning
Help me give my students flexible seating options with an elevated table and chairs along with a welcoming rug and soft lighting!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Las's classroom raised $654
This project is fully funded
My Project
The middle school students who use my room are often looking for a warm, inviting, comfortable, and safe space to work. Flexible seating options allow students to choose positions that best suit their individual needs. This freedom of choice reduces feelings of confinement and promotes self-regulation, which can significantly minimize anxiety and disruptive behaviors. By empowering students to control their immediate environment, educators cultivate a sense of ownership and comfort, ultimately enhancing focus and engagement in academic tasks.
Furthermore, middle school students love to have a variety of lighting options.
Incorporating a variety of options contributes to a calming and welcoming atmosphere. This type of lighting can create a more soothing environment compared to traditional fluorescent lighting. When students feel physically comfortable and emotionally at ease, they are more likely to participate actively in learning activities and build positive relationships with their peers and teachers. This sense of security and belonging is fundamental for academic success and overall well-being.
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
ODK 55 Inch Bar Table, Bar Height Pub Table, Counter Height Bar Table, Rectangular High Top Kitchen & Dining Counter Tables with Sturdy Legs & Easy-to-Clean Top, Indoor use, Black
• Amazon Business
$87.99
2
$175.98
BestOffice Bar Stool Barstools Bar Chairs Counter Height Adjustable Swivel Stool with Back PU Leather Kitchen Counter Stools Set of 4 Dining Chairs
• Amazon Business
$163.79
1
$163.79
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Daisies on Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6", Seats 20
• Amazon Business
$159.99
1
$159.99
Mocalido 40ft Globe String Lights Indoor, 80 LEDs Hanging Christmas Lights for Bedroom with Remote, USB Powered Warm White to Multicolor Color Changing for Classroom Xmas Decor
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Materials cost
$517.75
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.77
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$555.52
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$98.03
Total project goal
$653.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$653.55
4 Donors
-$628.55
Donations toward project cost
-$534.27
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$94.28
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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