My students are diverse, resilient, and strong self-advocates. Life is not always easy for the 900 students in our community; for many of them, school is an important source of stability, warm relationships, steady nutrition, and predictable routine. Many of these students are working to learn self-control, emotional regulation, and interpersonal problem-solving so that they can focus on developing their academic skills.
I strive to create a classroom environment of mutual respect and safety where every student feels seen, heard, and understood.
It is only when our physical, social, and emotional needs are met that we are fully available for learning and forming meaningful connections with those around us.
My Project
Sometimes sitting still in a chair doesn't work for all students, yet they need to keep their bodies calm enough to learn without distracting themselves or others. The wobble stools will help my wigglers engage their bodies so their minds can focus. The floor desks will allow students to spread throughout the room and use the floor as learning space, even when they are using laptops. The chair kick-bands will engage the legs and feet of students who wish they were walking.
By giving students more options about how they position and use their bodies, I hope to improve their focus, their behavior, and even their attitudes about the work they are doing.
If they can wiggle, wobble, bounce, and kick while in class, I think they will be more available to learn.
Active Kids Chair by Studico – Wobble Chair Juniors/Pre-Teens (Grades 3-7) - Age Range 7-12 - Flexible Seating Classroom - 17.75" Tall - Corrects Posture – Grey
• Amazon Business
$57.99
3
$173.97
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Laptop Stand, Writing Table, Tray Table, Kids’ Travel Tray, Travel-Friendly Work Table, One-Piece Travel Desk, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified Collaborative Seating
• Amazon Business
$24.99
3
$74.97
Novels & Numbers: Fidget FEET (10 Pack) - The Sensory Chair Band for Kids - Resistance Bands for Children with ADD/ADHD/Autism - Proven to Reduce Stress and Anxiety - Doctor Recommended in School
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Materials cost
$263.93
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$297.89
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$52.57
Total project goal
$350.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$350.46
4 Donors
-$348.69
Donations toward project cost
-$297.89
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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