How often do you like to curl up with a good book? How many of you look for the most comfortable chair when attending a workshop or conference? Well, my students are the same way. When they are comfortable they are more successful in the classroom. Some of my students work best when they are laying on the floor or standing at the counter.
Each student in my classroom loves learning, but the environment and method they each need to be successful differs.
We are from rural North Dakota so most of my students are used to an active lifestyle. How most of them work in the classroom reflects this.
My Project
I'm wanting to bring an exciting change to our classroom. Soon we will begin incorporating flexible (or alternative) seating. This means that when students are working they will have the freedom to find comfortable spaces around the room to work. They might be kneeling, standing, sitting, working on the carpet, leaning on a pillow with a clipboard, sitting at a desk with an exercise ball, rocking in a rocking chair, or sitting on a wobble stool. There are many possibilities of what this can look like in a classroom.
Research shows that students are able to focus and do their best work when they are comfortable.
Classrooms across the nation are changing the way student workspaces look, for the better! Please join us in helping make our classroom a successful learning space for every child.
Hokki Stool 15" Green
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$112.46
2
$224.92
Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Multicolor (Pearlized)
• Amazon Business
$39.20
2
$78.40
Stansport "Go Anywhere Chair - Blue
• Amazon Business
$35.99
2
$71.98
Bouncy Bands(r) for Chairs
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$13.46
5
$67.30
ONIVA - a Picnic Time Brand Oniva Portable Reclining Seat, Black
• Amazon Business
$31.26
2
$62.52
Trideer
• Amazon Business
$19.99
2
$39.98
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Kids Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) (34cm New Rose)
• Amazon Business
$18.99
2
$37.98
Materials cost
$583.08
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$33.82
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.75
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$655.65
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$115.70
Total project goal
$771.35
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