My students need a chance to move! Many of my students have difficulty remaining focused and engaged during instruction, which leads to missed opportunities. Having standing podiums, balance ball chairs, and wobble stools will help my students focus.
Students range from 3rd to 4th grade. The students in my classroom all have learning disabilities, ranging from mild to moderate delays and Autism. In addition, my students also have fine and gross motor delays and some have communication delays. These students come from various backgrounds but all are eager to learn! Due to the students' needs, having standing desks, and multiple options to sit while learning will greatly ease the many obstacles of their day. The students struggle with being confined to one spot and one seating choice. Standing desk and flexible seating will benefit the kids daily! All of these exceptionalities are part of what makes my students so special and unique they should not have to struggle to be the same as everyone else. Each one has their own way of thinking about the world. Our school is a high poverty, Title I school.
My Project
Students are all unique in many ways. Asking them to all sit in a standard confining desk is not what helps them the most. Why should they have to sit in-mobile for 6 hours a day because the "average" student is more successful that way? Having standing desks/podiums and mobile seating like wobble chairs, inflatable chairs, and balance ball chairs that allows the students to freely move and be engaged in the classroom can improve their daily experience and retention. Many of my students have difficulty remaining focused and engaged during instruction, which leads to missed opportunities. Allowing the students to move and be comfortable in their space would let their minds focus. Having the flexible seating options will enable my students the stimulation they need with movement while learning collectively. A lot of the students prefer to stand. I cannot tell you how many times they are asked to sit. When really they are not doing anything wrong. Having standing desks would benefit them greatly. Along with standing, other students just fidget. A seat that can allow them to bounce or sway a little goes a long way. The students can sit quietly and go unnoticed while soothing their minds to keep them focused. All of these materials will allow my students to focus on learning to read and comprehend new material to better their education while building fine motor skills, and so much more each day! My students need flexible seating and a chance to not be still in order to build on their skills to promote academic growth and success throughout their school years. The students are great kids and try their best everyday. However, some days are long and very tiring sitting in the same spot the same way. Please help us move and grow!
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair, Made in the USA, Active Sitting for all ages, Toddler thru Pre-Teen; Kids don't have to sit still anymore - "The BEST seat in any Classroom"! - Blue - Junior (16in)
• Amazon Business
$71.95
3
$215.85
VIVO Height Adjustable Multi-Purpose Mobile Podium Lectern and Ergonomic Standing Desk Station (CART-V03P)
• Amazon Business
$97.99
2
$195.98
Flagship Carpets CE189-22W Happy World Rug, Promotes Acceptance with Cheerful Friends of Diverse Backgrounds, 4' x 6', 48" Length, 72" Width, Blue/Multi-Color
• Amazon Business
$89.95
1
$89.95
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 52cm
• Amazon Business
$19.98
3
$59.94
Intex Inflatable Empire Chair, 44" X 43" X 27", Color May Vary, 1 Chair
• Amazon Business
$25.50
2
$51.00
Materials cost
$612.72
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.19
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$651.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$115.04
Total project goal
$766.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$766.95
1 Donor
-$766.95
Donations toward project cost
-$651.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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