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
My incoming group of second graders is an active group of kiddos who come from various cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and learning styles.
This group of students is diverse, unique, and are enthusiastic about learning.
Several of my students will need explicit and targeted instruction in the area of phonics as they are on READ plans. About half of my students are learning English as a second language. I have a few students with IEPs and will do a lot of differentiation in my classroom this year.
My Project
In my classroom this year, I am hoping to fully implement flexible seating. Flexible seating will provide my active students with an opportunity to choose which seating arrangement is best for his/her individual learning style.
Since second graders can often be fidgety or restless while sitting in hard and uncomfortable chairs, flexible seating will give my students a chance to spread out during work time, fully engage in their learning, and be comfortable at the same time.
Higher student engagement equals more learning.
With flexible seating also comes a lesson in responsibility for my students. Students will learn how to make appropriate choices in regards to seating and behavior, which will make them more successful in the classroom. I am hoping to add items such as balance ball chairs, wobble chairs, fidget bands, and scoop seats to my classroom for flexible seating.
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Blue (14in)
• Amazon Business
$62.98
4
$251.92
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Purple/Pink
• Amazon Business
$53.44
2
$106.88
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Red
• Amazon Business
$25.00
4
$100.00
Active Kids Chair by Studico – Wobble Chair Pre-School - Elementary School - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating Classroom - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture - Green
• Amazon Business
$49.99
2
$99.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Pink, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$19.98
4
$79.92
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Orange, Junior (52cm)
• Amazon Business
Big Joe Lux 7690OWL Wild Bunch Owl, Super Soft Plush Bean Bag,
• Amazon Business
$49.98
1
$49.98
Big Joe Lux 7690OWL Wild Bunch Owl, Super Soft Plush Bean Bag,
• Amazon Business
$49.98
1
$49.98
Trade Quest Plastic Clipboard Transparent Color Letter Size Low Profile Clip (Pack of 6) (Assorted)
• Amazon Business
$14.95
2
$29.90
Chair Bands (12-Pack)-Fidget Resistance Chair Bands for Kids with Sensory Needs-Kicking Improves Concentration for Students with Autism ADHD SPD, for School Chairs Desk Classroom
• Amazon Business
$26.87
1
$26.87
Chair Bands (12-Pack)-Fidget Resistance Chair Bands for Kids with Sensory Needs-Kicking Improves Concentration for Students with Autism ADHD SPD, for School Chairs Desk Classroom
• Amazon Business
$26.87
1
$26.87
Materials cost
$962.21
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$61.58
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,068.22
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$188.51
Total project goal
$1,256.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,256.73
17 Donors
-$978.49
Donations toward project cost
-$842.97
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$135.52
Matching donations from our partners
-$265.00
Match offers toward project cost
-$225.25
Match offers 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 Ms. Ashley and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
