Flexible Seating for 6th Graders to Grow... (Physically and Academically)!
My students need and desire different/multiple options for seating around the classroom. The stools, yoga balls, and inflatable chairs will give my students options and room to stretch their legs, which will improve their focus.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Digby's classroom raised $986
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My students are special for a multitude of reasons, as I am sure every student in every classroom is. I have students from diverse backgrounds, ranging from very specific medical needs, split family homes, low income, foster care, etc. Not every students background is a positive story but it is my goal to make my classroom a place where each student is able to thrive, no matter what life has thrown at them at such a young age. When they enter my classroom, they are my students and we are a family and that is truly all that is important.
I want to be able to provide a small portion of their day where they can be truly happy and comfortable, no matter what life throws at them outside of the classroom doors.
If I could provide to them, at the very least, a comfortable place to sit and learn, with room to move, I imagine that their academic possibilities would truly be endless.
My Project
The environment in my classroom is one that we all strive to provide a safe and effective learning environment. The academics presented to my students are rigorous and demand much on the students and their attention levels. Our classroom roster is at capacity with 36 students and we happily open our doors to 2 additional Special Needs students who mainstream into our classroom for English Language Arts. We have one of the highest attendance rates in our district because our students place great responsibility on their academics and education. With that being said, when every student is in their seats, we happily have 38 students actively learning at any given time; add in myself and it is 39 bodies in one space.
We have developed a great family unit in the classroom, as we are in close quarters and must share much of the same space.
We are graciously asking for tall bar stools, short stools, yoga balls, floor cushions, laptop tables, lap desks and inflatable chairs to give the 38 students various options of seating. Each of these types have advantages for the diverse student sizes in the room. The risers will raise some of our desks and the hooks will keep our backpacks off the ground. These students are growing out of their desks, facing the uncomfortableness of knees and legs not fitting under their desks; not having enough room to work between their neighbors; and overall being uncomfortable from sitting in one confined space for too long. Research has shown that students who are free to move around the room and sit how they like are more likely to stay on task and make continuous academic growth. Not even are they in a socially and emotionally safe learning environment, they can be in a physically comfortable one.
More than three‑quarters 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
Flash Furniture 30" Vinyl Bar Stool With Crown Back, Black
• Quill.com
$29.69
5
$148.45
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Blue
• Amazon Business
$30.00
4
$120.00
Intex Inflatable Empire Chair, 44" X 43" X 27", Color May Vary, 1 Chair
• Amazon Business
$25.53
4
$102.12
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Inflatable Balance Ball Desk Chair With Stability Legs - Flexible Classroom Seating, Grey, 52cm
• Amazon Business
$19.98
4
$79.92
Large Bed Tray NNEWVANTE Laptop Desk Lap Desk Foldable Portable Standing Outdoor Camping Table, Breakfast Reading Tray Holder for Couch Floor Adults Students Kids Young Color(Green)
• Amazon Business
$18.85
4
$75.40
Greendale Home Fashions Outdoor Dining Chair Cushion (Set of 4) Marine
• Quill.com
$62.99
1
$62.99
Norwood Commercial Furniture Plastic Stack Stools, Assorted Colors, NOR-STOOLACP-SO (Pack of 5)
• Amazon Business
$59.58
1
$59.58
Bouncy Bands for Elementary School Chairs (Black) ADHD Foot Fidgets
• Amazon Business
$12.95
4
$51.80
HOVEOX 20 Pcs Bronze Single Hooks Coat Wall Mounted Single Hooks Hangers No Scratch Robe Hooks Equipped with 40 Pcs Screws for Bath Kitchen Garage Heavy Duty, Vintage
• Amazon Business
$7.88
2
$15.76
Home-it 5 to 6-inch Black Bed Riser ,4-pack
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Materials cost
$730.01
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$66.80
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.95
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$837.76
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$147.84
Total project goal
$985.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$985.60
7 Donors
-$985.60
Donations toward project cost
-$837.76
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Digby and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
