My students need opportunities to discover seating options that will enhance their learning experience in the classroom while getting wiggles and nervous energy out so they can stay focused and engaged.
My students are a wonderful group of children with learning styles as diverse as their personalities. As a teacher, I am always looking for new and innovative ways to engage and enhance the learning experience for my students. This is why I am seeking to create more choice in HOW my students learn through flexible seating.
Flexible seating is an alternative to 'traditional seating' in the classroom.
It promotes a collaborative learning environment where students are empowered by choice in what kind of learning space works best for them. Students become excited and take more ownership in their learning when they feel they have the power to make choices in how they will learn and work in the classroom.
With the ability to make a choice to work in an environment that works for them, they are better able to communicate collaboratively while also fostering creative and critical thinking skills. Flexible seating also makes learning more fun, and thats always a plus!
My Project
All of the flexible seating I have chosen for our class will enhance learning. The Gaiam Yoga Balls will offer my students a sense of movement and stimulation while doing their work to help them focus and process information. The Safco stand up desk will allow students choice to stand or sit while working and can also help correct posture. The lap desks will give students the ability to work anywhere in the classroom. The Kore wobble chairs are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desks/higher tables while still allowing some movement. This will be extremely beneficial for those who need different ways to focus, and get the wiggles out!
More than half of students from low‑income households
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Safco AlphaBetter Desk, 20 by 28 Premium Top without Book Box
• Amazon Business
$198.49
1
$198.49
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Blue - Kids (14in)
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Yellow - Kids (14in)
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue/Green
• Amazon Business
$69.98
1
$69.98
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Purple/Pink
• Amazon Business
$53.99
1
$53.99
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Red
• Amazon Business
$25.00
2
$50.00
Materials cost
$512.44
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.69
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$550.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$97.08
Total project goal
$647.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$647.21
13 Donors
-$495.15
Donations toward project cost
-$439.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$55.52
Matching donations from our partners
-$130.00
Match offers toward project cost
-$110.50
Match offers 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 Ms. Tramontano and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
