My students are creative, thoughtful and full of questions! They absolutely love hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside the box to find solutions! They come to school each day ready to try new things and take brave chances in order to grow both personally and academically. Truly, they are my inspiration!
Being comfortable while learning is extremely important for students to enhance focus and social skills.
Each child in my classroom absolutely loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary greatly. We incorporate a variety of learning strategies, group work, and alternative seating and learning options to ensure that each student's needs are met, right where they are! They are truly an incredible group, and I am so lucky and thankful to have a new group of learners that are excited and ready to learn each year!
My Project
Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor of a rug with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.
My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.
The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The rug and comfy floor seats and the beanbag chair will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!
Ottomanson Paterson Collection Contemporary Moroccan Trellis Design Lattice Area Rug, 7'10" X 9'10", Grey
• Amazon Business
$89.59
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$89.59
ZIRAKI Large Plush Shredded Foam Reading And TV Relax Pillow - Perfect for Adults, Teens, and Kids - For Bed Rest, Arm, Back, Pregnancy Lumbar & Head Neck Coccyx Lower Back Support Cushion
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$29.99
2
$59.98
Flash Furniture Small Lavender Dot Kids Bean Bag Chair
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$59.93
1
$59.93
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Lime Green, 45cm
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$19.98
2
$39.96
DHP Parsons Modern Coffee Table, Natural Stain
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$34.30
1
$34.30
Book Lover Reading Book Club So Many Books So Little Time Retro European Background Cotton Linen Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Square 18 "X18 "
• Amazon Business
$7.89
2
$15.78
Fjfz Good Vibes Only Motivational Sign Inspirational Quote Cotton Linen Home Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover with Words for Sofa Couch, Teal and Turquoise, 18" x 18"
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
YOUR SMILE Inspiring Quote Cotton Linen Square Decorative Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover 18x18 Inch
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$315.52
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$24.61
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$374.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$66.15
Total project goal
$441.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$441.01
1 Donor
-$441.01
Donations toward project cost
-$374.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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