Our campus is one of more than 80 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District and serves roughly 1,000 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. My class is a diverse group of students, each with their own strengths and interests. They are inquisitive learners with lots of energy.
I strive to provide my students with an education that best fits their needs to become lifelong learners.
Just as students have different strengths and interests, they also have different learning styles.
My Project
My classroom is in the process of transforming into a flexible seating learning environment for my flexible learners. I have seen many benefits from research and other teacher testimonies. Moving away from the traditional classroom setup gives my students more ownership and choice in their learning.
Current studies show that implementing flexible seating has empowered students, increased student engagement and has helped prepare students for the real world.
Think about your workday. Are you restrained to a stationary chair? Or do you work and learn better when when are comfortable have have the freedom to move around?
Therefore, with flexible seating, such as a large rug and wobble cushions, my goal is to create a more comfortable work space for my students to learn and explore. In addition, students will no longer have their desks to store supplies in, so this cubby shelf will help organize there books and materials.
Modern Squares Multi Geometric Area Rug
• Well Woven through Amazon
$148.40
1
$148.40
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
4
$71.96
Ikea Kallax Bookcase Shelving Unit Cube Display
• Ikea though Amazon
$70.70
1
$70.70
Materials cost
$520.06
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.80
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$557.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$98.45
Total project goal
$656.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$656.31
11 Donors
-$606.31
Donations toward project cost
-$515.36
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$90.95
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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