My students need to feel freedom to move and work in a comfortable environment. With flexible seating, students are more focused and therefore more productive.
These energetic 5th graders attend school in a small, rural, farm community. With a high poverty level, many of my students face multiple challenges both in and out of the classroom. In this environment, a safe, comfortable place to learn is key!
My students work in a tech environment and are learning to dig deeper into their understanding.
They know that my class allows for freedom of choice and self-reflection! Sitting, standing, laying, and working hard go hand in hand.
My Project
With "Flexible Freedom," students are given the choice to select the type of seating they feel will be most beneficial to their learning experience each day. The yoga balls and balance stools will allow us more flexibility to move around and collaborate throughout the day.
Classroom chairs don't provide much comfort, and for many students, the ability to have a choice, the option to rock, bounce, or move is extremely beneficial and even crucial to their ability to focus and learn.
This new seating will expand my student's options while providing an environment of cooperation and learning.
An inability to be still all day should not limit a child's ability to be a successful and accomplished student. If I am able to make a change to our classroom environment that change the academic outcome for my students, then this simple seating solution is a step in the right direction!
Kick Bands Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands (10-Pack) - Improves Focus For School Kids and Classroom Students - ADHD ADD SPD Autism Sensory Needs - Bounce & Stretch Foot Band For Chairs by Solace
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
CanDo Non-Slip Inflatable Exercise Ball with Stability Feet, Yellow, 17.7"
• Amazon Business
$11.25
2
$22.50
Materials cost
$110.24
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$10.09
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$151.98
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$26.82
Total project goal
$178.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$178.80
2 Donors
-$153.80
Donations toward project cost
-$130.73
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$23.07
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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