This school year I am teaching fifth grade at a public charter school for grades K-12, that engages learners in academically rigorous student-centered learning experiences and leadership opportunities within a science and agricultural context. Our focus is the development of lifelong learners who have high skill levels, care for others, and are prepared to thrive in a diverse, global, and changing society.
My Project
Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. 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 flexible seating.
The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desk/higher tables but will still allow some movement. These and the yoga balls will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The comfy floor seats and folding picnic chairs will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. Kick bands add extra movement to the standard chairs we have in the room.
I am requesting Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards to help purchase grade level resources and activities for my students. The resources available on Teachers Pay Teachers are subject-based, grade-level appropriate, current, relevant, and engaging for students. Teachers Pay Teachers has materials that are great resources for teachers to build student knowledge in a different and engaging way.
Storex Active Tilt Stool – Ergonomic Seating for Flexible Office Space and Standing Desks, Adjustable 12-24 Inch Height, Teal (00325U01C)
• Amazon Business
$52.17
4
$208.68
Trademark Innovations Picnic-OVA Stadium Seat, Black
• Amazon Business
$42.50
4
$170.00
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers
• Teachers Pay Teachers
$100.00
1
$100.00
CANDO Donut Exercise, Workout, Core Training, Swiss Stability Ball for Yoga, Pilates and Balance Training in Gym, Office or Classroom
• Amazon Business
$19.81
2
$39.62
Fidget Chair Bands for Kids (12-Pack) - Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Kick Bands Rubber Band for Chairs - Students ADHD Sensory Kickbands
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
Materials cost
$550.29
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.25
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$588.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$103.86
Total project goal
$692.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$692.40
8 Donors
-$562.11
Donations toward project cost
-$486.54
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$75.57
match offer
-$120.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$102.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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