My students need flexible seating options such as yoga balls to stay comfortable and focused while learning and cubbies to replace their desks and chairs.
My first grade students are some of the most incredible little humans I've ever met! They are funny, talented, enthusiastic, caring, and very energetic! It is rare that any of them walk through my door without a smile on their face, which is part of what makes them so amazing.
I teach at a small, Title I funded school in a very rural area.
Our community faces many obstacles such as poverty and the ever-rising heroin epidemic. All students at our school receive free breakfast and lunch. Many of my students also benefit from other programs at our school such as Kidz Pacs and are supplied with hats, gloves, winter coats, and even holiday meals.
A large percentage of my students have faced and currently live with traumatic home lives or experiences: death of parents and/or siblings, parents in prison, homelessness, and hunger. Which is what brings me back to my previous statement. Despite all of the darkness they encounter, they bring so much light to my classroom. This is why I have made it my mission to make sure they have everything they need to be safe, happy, and successful!
My Project
Flexible seating has been proven to increase student focus and productivity. By replacing old-fashioned desks and metal chairs with community tables and yoga balls, my students will be able to be comfortable while collaborating with their peers. In addition, using cubbies to store their supplies will increase student organization and decrease distractions during lessons. Soft seats and lap desks will give students who tire of sitting the option to lie down while working or simply provide them with a new work area and environment! These additions will be beneficial for all of my students, but especially the high number of ADHD students in my classroom.
Six and seven-year-olds are not physically or mentally programmed to sit in rigid seats for several hours a day.
But really, who is? Students have so little control over anything in their lives, let's let them have control over how and where they sit and learn!
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$19.25
6
$115.50
DD370X - Soft Seats - Set of 6
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$56.99
1
$56.99
Laptop Bed Tray NNEWVANTE Laptop Desk Lap Desk Foldable Portable Standing Outdoor Camping Table, Breakfast Reading Tray Holder for Couch Floor Students Kids Young Color(Orange)
• Amazon Business
$14.40
1
$14.40
Laptop Bed Tray Table NNEWVANTE Foldable Laptop Bed Desk Lap Desk Portable Travel Table, Breakfast Tray with legs Colouring Desk for Bed Couch Floor, Adults Students Kids(Green)
• Amazon Business
$14.40
1
$14.40
Laptop Bed Tray NNEWVANTE Laptop Desk for Bed Sofa Lap Desk Foldable Portable Standing Outdoor Camping Table, Breakfast Reading Tray Holder for Couch Floor Students Young Color(Purple)
• Amazon Business
$14.40
1
$14.40
Materials cost
$484.69
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.27
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$521.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$92.11
Total project goal
$614.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$614.07
9 Donors
-$614.07
Donations toward project cost
-$521.96
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