I am very lucky to work in an extremely culturally diverse community. My school district works with students who come from homes from many cultures. Our district serves students who speak upwards of 80 different languages! This creates an amazing classroom culture where we can learn about each other's cultures, traditions, and backgrounds and develop a broad view of our world.
Our school invites students' families together to share their input on our school community.
The input from the diverse backgrounds of our families helps make our school a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected. I am so lucky to work in such an amazing place.
My Project
In today's classrooms, many students struggle to sit and focus on lessons for a variety of reasons. Many students just need a little movement or a different seating option to help them refocus and become successful learners in the classroom. I did a project earlier this year to give my students more flexibility in their seating, and the results have been outstanding!
Giving students choices and allowing them to be comfortable creates a classroom environment that is more conducive to learning.
As an adult you know that if you are sitting in a meeting, training, or at another event and are uncomfortable, it is hard to focus. This is true for our students, too. Many just need a small adjustment in seating choice, and they are ready to learn.
I have chosen items like the ball chairs so students can have a little bit of movement without distracting others in the classroom. The lap desks and kinder cushions were chosen with specific students in mind who were able to quickly and efficiently get work done as soon as they moved to the floor. My goal is to make all of my students comfortable in the classroom setting so they can focus on learning.
I am requesting a second round of choices for the seating options that have worked best in my classroom. The movable lap desks are amazingly easy to store, easy to use and really help my students focus. I currently have only four, and with eight more, I feel that all of my students that work well with them will be able to use one simultaneously.
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Laptop Stand, Writing Table, Kids’ Travel-Friendly Tray, Flexible Collaborative Seating for Teens and Adults, One-Piece Desk, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Black
• Amazon Business
$24.99
8
$199.92
KinderCrate Parent (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$64.99
1
$64.99
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating | Built-In Stay-Put Soft Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, 52cm, Blue
• Amazon Business
$19.98
3
$59.94
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-STOOLBS-SO Plastic Stack Stools, Black & Grey, Pack of 5
• Amazon Business
$49.77
1
$49.77
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating | Built-In Stay-Put Soft Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, 52cm, Orange
• Amazon Business
$19.98
2
$39.96
Materials cost
$414.58
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.22
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$450.80
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$79.55
Total project goal
$530.35
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