Help me give my students the choice to sit comfortably while learning and working using balance balls, fidget bands, wobble chairs, and portable lap desks.
My fourth grade students are very high energy, lovable, kind and considerate! They are driven by positive reinforcement and are highly motivated and determined to succeed and learn. I have noticed that my students tend to learn better, if they are given the right equipment to allow them to move, sit comfortably and learn at the same time. Having the choice to sit in more comfortable seating options truly engages my students and I've noticed an increase in achievement, rigor, respect, and collaboration.
My Project
Wobble stools and bounce ball chairs will help turn my classroom into an environment where students feel empowered! I currently have some options available to students outside of the traditional desk/chair option, but money is an issue.
Flexible seating promotes student choice, is good for physical health, comfort, and encourages collaboration and a sense of community.
Children need to move and be comfortable when learning and working. Flexible seating allows them to wobble, rock, bounce, lean or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow, and core strength. In turn, this burns more calories and increases metabolism. It also helps keep young minds more alert and focused. An uncomfortable student is unproductive and off task. Giving students the choice to sit where they feel they will be most successful that day, is empowering to them.
We have begun our year with flexible seating options that I have made myself or bought from garage sales and my students are loving it so far! They feel in control over their learning, are demonstrating responsibility, and proving to me they are capable of choice.
If we could have more options for them, I know our focus and love of learning would increase so much more. I can't wait to see the benefits of flexible seating in my classroom and would be grateful for any help in providing this opportunity to my students.
Active Kids Chair – Wobble Chair Pre-School - Elementary School - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating Classroom - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture - Blue
• Amazon Business
$54.99
3
$164.97
Trideer Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball with Base for Home and Office Desk, Ball Seat, Flexible Seating with Resistance Bands & Pump, Improves Balance, Back Pain, Core Strength & Posture …
• Amazon Business
$32.99
2
$65.98
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Blue
• Amazon Business
$30.44
2
$60.88
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Pink, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$16.98
3
$50.94
Stretchy Resistance Fidget Bands Toy for Kids 3 Pack | Bounce, Kick & Stretch Your Feet | for ADHD, ADD, SPD, Autism & Poor Concentration | Improve Classroom Focus, Ameliorate Sensory Input
• Amazon Business
$12.90
1
$12.90
Materials cost
$355.67
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.34
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$391.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$69.00
Total project goal
$460.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$460.01
8 Donors
-$287.19
Donations toward project cost
-$259.26
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$27.93
match offer
-$155.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$131.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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