My students need dynamic seating options to move in and out of groups and independent work sessions. My husband built a "stand up" conference table for 10; the 30" stools will offer comfortable seating.
$2,378 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My students (I refer to them as "my kids") work and problem-solve in stations; they are vibrant and interactive, curious leaders. I’d like furniture to reflect our exciting classroom community!
Middle school students like choices, I mean...who doesn’t?
I’ve been running “stations” with traditional desks (with the seat and desktop attached) and they are awkward and uncomfortable. Providing flexible seating options for my digital ELA classes (yoga balls chairs, various stools, and other seating options) will make working in groups, pairs, and independently a more comfortable and real world experience.
My Project
After 27 years of teaching middle school, and raising four kids of my own, I can definitely say that being comfortable and having choices are a huge plus in middle school. My students are a 100% digital ELA classroom; we move in and out of various seating arrangements daily depending on the lesson. Many days, I work with a small group, have small groups collaborating together, and have a station of independent workers. Over a week's time, we rotate so that everyone gets a day in each setting. I love the way I get to work closely with a small group, but also give them an opportunity to work with peers and individually.
At the end of last year, I mentioned to my kids that I was going to trying to get new furniture for the stations and they went nuts!
Several helped me pick out seating options for this project: yoga ball seats, bar stools, wobbly stools, and even bean bag chairs. (They promised to come hang out a lunch next year to test out their ideas!) They loved the idea of being able to sit and work in a variety of seats...each creating a different vibe and atmosphere. I can't wait to see what happens!
Ball Chair, LuxFit Premium Fitness Exercise Ball Chairs For Home And Office 2 Year Warranty! With 2000lbs Static Strength Ball Great Office Desk Chair, and Stability Ball Chair (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$79.95
10
$799.50
Learniture LNT-1000RD-A Vinyl Soft Seating Stool, Round Cylinder, 18" Height, 18" Width, 18" Length, Red
• Amazon Business
$90.01
5
$450.05
ECR4Kids SitWell Adjustable Stool - Core Engagement / Active Sitting Stool with Adjustable Height, Grassy Green
• Amazon Business
$69.99
5
$349.95
AmeriHome Metal Bar Stool Set, 30-Inch, Silver, Set of 4
• Amazon Business
$99.82
2
$199.64
Materials cost
$1,799.14
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$164.62
3rd party payment processing fee
$26.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,020.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$356.60
Total project goal
$2,377.35
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$2,377.35
20 Donors
-$2,235.59
Donations toward project cost
-$1,914.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$321.09
match offer
-$125.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$106.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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