My elementary school services a nearby military base. 95 percent of the students are military dependent attend the school for an average of 2.5 years. Throughout the year, students are constantly moving in an out. This year, I have gained five students, and lost three others. The transience of the school can be challenging, but is ultimately what makes the school so unique.
My students have lived all over the United States, and many of them have lived in other countries.
Sometimes this can create gaps in student learning as standards differ. While we have measures in place to make this transition easier, these gaps have been especially present the last two years because of COVID-19. Because each state took a different approach at how to handle the pandemic, my students have had all kinds of different learning experiences. Whether they were virtual, in person, or anything in between, it has been difficult for all of them to adjust to being back in the classroom. That being said, we are still doing everything we can to give our students a safe and fun learning environment at our school.
My Project
Because of hybrid and virtual learning, many of my students are accustomed to sitting on the couch or their bed while they are doing their school-work. Right now, my classroom has old, metal chairs and I often notice my students squirming around trying to get comfortable. They will also take any opportunity to sit on the floor around the classroom, especially in our reading corner. When I asked my students what I could do to help them learn better, many of them requested more comfortable seating options such as cushions and pillows.
Comfortable seating options would allow my students to feel good physically and mentally as they are able to concentrate better and feel more at home in the classroom.
Because of the COVID-19, my students have not spent nearly as much time at school as 3rd graders would have pre-pandemic. This transition back to "normal" school hours has been difficult for many of them, and an added measure of comfort and "home-y-ness" would help continue to aid them in this transition.
Having comfortable seating options in my classroom would provide my students the opportunity to recognize how they learn the best. Some of them may like having a cushion on their desk chair. Others may enjoy a cozy beanbag to silently read a book. It will also help them learn independence and self-control as they advance to fourth grade which has full flexible seating. These may not seem like a big deal to some, but school can be difficult and uncomfortable in may ways. However, the chair that students sit on, should not be one of those ways.
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Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home)
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$15.99
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Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28
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$59.26
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$59.26
nuLOOM Arlena Vintage Area Rug, 4' x 6', Black
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$57.84
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Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
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Geronimo Stilton: 10 Book Collection (Series 1)
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Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, 27in - Medium, Canvas Coloring Fabric - Fun Creatures
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$42.99
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The Judy Moody Most Mood-tastic Collection Ever: Books 1-12
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Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, 27in - Medium, Canvas White Dandelions on Gray
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Phantoscope 18 x 18 Pillow Inserts, Set of 4 Hypoallergenic Square Form Decorative Throw Pillow Inserts Couch Sham Cushion Stuffer - 18 inches
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Materials cost
$801.36
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.02
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$843.38
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$148.83
Total project goal
$992.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$992.21
1 Donor
-$992.21
Donations toward project cost
-$843.38
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