My students are a beautiful group of 3rd grade children with learning styles as diverse as their personalities. I work in a Title I school in Brooklyn, NY. A typical day in my classroom involves teaching students who come from varied socio-economic backgrounds and learning abilities. They love to learn and they love having freedom to move around the room. Some ask me to stand up while they work because it helps them to concentrate better. Others enjoy sitting on the floor. Some get distracted or fidgety and need alternative seating to help them get nervous energy out and re focus. Others prefer a quiet, cozy space to focus better. I would love to provide that for them. This is why I am seeking to create more choice in how my students learn through flexible seating and sensory learning.
My Project
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 that's always a plus!
All of the flexible seating I have chosen for our class will enhance learning. The wireless doorbell works to give students a sense of what to expect next by utilizing calming yet attention-grabbing sounds. The lap desks will give students the ability to work anywhere in the classroom comfortably. The Kore wobble chairs are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desks/higher tables while still allowing movement to get out nervous energy or fidgeting that can otherwise be distracting. They also provide stimulation while doing their work to help them focus and process information. The pillows are wonderful for when we do collaborative learning and they add a comfy and cozy element to the classroom. The rolling supply cart will allow students to be mobile and on the move during project based learning. The clip boards allow students to work anywhere, no desk required. All of these items will be extremely beneficial for those who need alternative ways to focus, and get the wiggles out!
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
LC558X - Flex-Space Giant Comfy Pillows - Set of 3 Colors
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$199.00
1
$199.00
Finnhomy 12 Drawer Organizer Cart Utility Cart Rolling Storage Cart Smoke Drawer Studio Trolley Office Suppliers for Home School Beauty Salon Storage
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
Kore Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Junior- Age 8-9, Grade 3-4, Blue (16in)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Kore Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Junior- Age 8-9, Grade 3-4, Green (16in)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-STOOLBS-SO Plastic Stack Stools, Black & Grey, Pack of 5
• Amazon Business
$57.67
1
$57.67
AmazonBasics Plastic Clipboards with Metal Clip, Black, Pack of 6
• Amazon Business
$12.54
4
$50.16
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Eggplant
• Amazon Business
$25.00
2
$50.00
Wireless Doorbell, Govee Waterproof Door Bell Chime Kit with LED Flash by Minger, 1 Push Button and 1 Plug-in Receiver, 1000 Feet Operating Range, 4 Levels Volume, 36 Melodies to Choose, White
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Classroom Door Poster Laminated Student Inspirational Posters for Middle School Elementary School & High School| to Build Confidence in Students| Huge 17.5 X 24 Fully Laminated by School Smarts
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Materials cost
$572.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$611.37
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$107.89
Total project goal
$719.26
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$719.26
7 Donors
-$714.85
Donations toward project cost
-$611.37
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