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Mrs. Kirkpatrick from Turnersville, NJ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Educational Environment For All Learners

Help me give my students flexible seating options such as floor tables and chairs to increase focus and engagement to boost focus and learning.

  • $2,563 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

My Project

For eight-year-olds brimming with energy and curiosity, the traditional rigid classroom can feel constraining. This is where the concept of flexible seating shines, offering a dynamic learning environment specifically tailored to the needs of second graders. Moving beyond the static desks of the past, flexible seating offers a diverse range of seating options, fostering a multitude of benefits for young learners.

Second graders are individuals with unique learning styles and physical needs.

Flexible seating empowers them to choose the environment that allows them to focus and learn most effectively. Whether it's a wobble stool that promotes core engagement, a comfy beanbag chair for independent reading, or a collaborative table for group projects, students have the agency to find the setting that best suits their learning style and comfort level. This sense of ownership fosters a positive learning experience and a deeper connection with the material.

Research suggests that movement breaks are crucial for maintaining attention and information processing, especially in younger children. Flexible seating allows for subtle movement throughout the day, whether it's bouncing gently on a yoga ball or shifting slightly in a wobble chair. This micro-movement helps students stay alert and engaged with the lesson, leading to improved focus, participation, and ultimately, better learning outcomes.

Choosing their own seats empowers second graders to take ownership of their learning environment. They learn to navigate the available options, assess their individual needs, and make responsible choices. This fosters a sense of agency and independence, developing crucial skills that will benefit them throughout their academic journey and beyond.

Mrs. Kirkpatrick Whitman Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Turnersville, NJ View local requests 22 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Mobile Clover Table - Modern Maple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $749.00 1 $749.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Comfy Floor Table Zone - Green Chairs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $669.00 1 $669.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Mobile Student Desk for Two - Modern Maple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $599.00 1 $599.00

Materials cost

$2,017.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $100.85

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,178.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$384.37

Total project goal

$2,562.48

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