I am so lucky to teach a diverse group of twenty-five to twenty-eight first graders each year! First graders are full of life, curiosity, energy and ideas. What I love so much about these six and seven year olds is that they come into the classroom each day truly excited to be there and learn. My first graders come from many backgrounds and walks of life.
First graders have the right to learn in an environment that best suits them.
The classroom community is key to a successful school day and my students' learning progress. Giving a student a choice in their learning environment each day helps foster independence and responsibility at a young age. Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about my students and support my project!
My Project
Creating a flexible seating environment for my students will give them the power to choose where they sit and learn best. In a traditional classroom, students are expected to sit at desks while they are learning and completing independent work. This type of seating is not the most beneficial for my young students. At the age of six and seven, children are active and love to move.
I have found in my experience that the traditional desk does not cater to my students with ADHD, ADD or ASD or my students that just want to be more comfortable or would like to choose where they work.
The opportunity to sit on things like yoga balls or a wobble stool will allow my children with extra energy to move without distraction to others while completing tasks. Floor seating with lap desks and rockers give students more choice then just sitting at a desk. Giving my students the choice to sit on yoga balls, wobble stools, rockers or on the floor with lap desks will allow my students to stay focused longer. This will benefit their learning and increase the growth they make academically and emotionally throughout the year.
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair, Made in the USA, Active Sitting for Toddler, Pre-School, Kids, and Teens; Kids don't have to sit still anymore - "The BEST seat in any Classroom"! - Purple - Kids (14in)
• Amazon Business
$62.95
2
$125.90
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair, Made in the USA, Active Sitting for Toddler, Pre-School, Kids, and Teens; Kids don't have to sit still anymore - "The BEST seat in any Classroom"! - Blue - Kids (14in)
• Amazon Business
$62.95
2
$125.90
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, 52cm
• Amazon Business
$19.43
5
$97.15
Fat Brain Toys Teeter Popper, Blue
• Amazon Business
$36.95
2
$73.90
QI003253P Kids Lap Desk Tray, Portable Activity Table, Pink
• Amazon Business
$14.22
4
$56.88
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) (34cm Royal Blue)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
Materials cost
$513.71
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.71
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$551.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$97.31
Total project goal
$648.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$648.73
9 Donors
-$648.73
Donations toward project cost
-$551.42
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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