My students need a variety of seating options, so that they can be successful learners and fully benefit from flexible seating implementation. Help them take ownership in their learning!
Having finished my 1st year at my elementary, I have fully realized how lucky I am to be part of such a wonderful school district, with students who are eager to come to school every day, motivated to learn. As part of the CUSD, the children in my 1st-grade classroom are part of a community with a "small town" feel, caring families, and high involvement. The demographic in our school is made up of a high percentage of white and Hispanic students. 50 percent of these children come from low-income families. My district also has a comprehensive ESL program for ELL students, which supplements their language learning while being immersed in the classroom.
No matter their demographic, family background, or academic performance, all of my students deserve to have the best possible experience while in the classroom.
I hope that, in having such a positive atmosphere, students can be a part of engaging learning experiences and remember 1st grade as a meaningful, happy time in their childhood.
My Project
Having these seating options in the classroom will motivate and engage my students from the very start next year. Benefits to this are endless, including giving students choices in their learning, keeping them comfortable, and engaged. Allowing students to pick the best place for them to do their best work.
As a progressive Early Childhood professional, I hope to have the opportunity to see the benefits that I have researched and continue to grow with the students in my classroom.
Not only would this Hispanic their academics, but I feel that behavior issues, usually caused by low motivation, would go down. Having the yoga mats, rockers, stability balls, and a variety of chairs would all help those that have a hard time sitting still or participating while in hard desk chairs all day.
Flexible seating would benefit classroom management and allow for smoother classroom transitions, and higher work completion.
Half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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"! - Red - Kids (14in)
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$69.99
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$69.99
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted (Pack of 5)
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$43.29
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$43.29
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Blue, 45cm
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$19.98
2
$39.96
Gaiam Kids Yoga Mat, Blue Rocket, 3mm
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$17.98
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$35.96
Picnic Time Portable Recreation Reclining 'Oniva' Seat, Lime
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$34.01
1
$34.01
Trideer Extra Thick 34/35cm Air Stability Wobble Cushion, Core Balance Disc, Balance Boards, Posture Trainer, Fitness Stability Pad with Pump - Available in Black, Blue, Red, Orange (34cm Turkis)
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$16.99
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$33.98
Materials cost
$257.19
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.86
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$291.05
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.36
Total project goal
$342.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$342.41
2 Donors
-$171.20
Donations toward project cost
-$145.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$25.68
match offer
-$171.21
Match offer toward project cost
-$145.53
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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