Creating Flexible Seating Options Within the Classroom
My students need wobble chairs, lap desks, and stools that will allow them to fidget and concentrate on their work, easily move them around the room, and allow them to use what works best!
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
Hello! I am the teacher of 2nd grade students at an urban elementary charter school in Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh) where all students receive a free lunch. My class is self-contained, meaning they spend most of the day in our classroom. Students focus on reading, math, writing workshop, science, and social studies all at different learning levels.
My second grade students come to school everyday with a wonderful heart and an awesome outlook on learning!
Seeing how learning opportunities can open the doors of possibilities to my students is an indescribable feeling!
My Project
Imagine being in a classroom all day and having a variety of places to sit and work more comfortably. You see a variety of places to sit and work, and students who are actively engaged in reading/writing comfortably. This is my vision for my classroom.
I would love to give my students the comfortable and inviting classroom they deserve.
The current curriculum will allow them to work more independently and in small groups. The students love to choose where they want to sit during their independent time.
However, students currently just work at desks throughout the day on metal chairs. I am moving towards flexible seating that will give them more options and meet their individual learning needs. I will use the stools, discs, and lap desks to provide the comfort and active learning they seek. In doing so, they will be even more engaged and focused on their learning.
A body as rest stays at rest. A body in our new activate seating will stay engaged. A student that has more options of where to sit will feel at home. I look forward to giving my students the opportunity the make moving part of learning!
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Yellow - Kids (14in)
• Amazon Business
$69.99
2
$139.98
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Grey - Kids (14in)
• Amazon Business
$69.99
2
$139.98
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Black - Kids (14in)
• Amazon Business
$69.99
2
$139.98
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Light Grey
• Amazon Business
$31.19
3
$93.57
Navaris Wobble cushion balance pillow with air pump - Cushion support pad back training - Nubs and flat - Balance ball cushion
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Basics Hardware Interlocking EVA Foam Tiles Puzzle Exercise Mat, Protective Flooring for Gym Equipment and Cushion for Workouts (Black 6 Tiles)
• Amazon Business
$22.95
1
$22.95
Materials cost
$680.12
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.20
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$720.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$127.12
Total project goal
$847.44
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$847.44
14 Donors
-$588.91
Donations toward project cost
-$503.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$85.34
match offer
-$255.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$216.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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