Have you ever had one of those days where you just couldn't sit still? Well, for many of my students...it's not just one day, it's EVERY day! That's why we need HOKKIS!
I service multi-age children in grades kindergarten to fifth grade.
Our school is located in a suburban Michigan city. The school is a Title I school where 90% of the students receive free or reduced lunch. My students are eager to learn and LOVE the routine and stability of our school!
My Project
I am requested 4 Hokki stools for alternate seating in my classroom. A Hokki stool is an ergonomic stool that transforms stationary sitting into an activity.
The human body is not designed to be static. Numerous scientific studies have shown important interconnections between body, mind and soul. Physical movement increases oxygen supply and is essential for stimulating cognition.
When we are physically engaged, specific hormones are released that have a positive influence on brain activity. As a result attention spans grow longer and the ability to concentrate improves. Research proves that this relationship between movement and brain activity leads to better academic results.
Your donation to this project will help to engage all of the learners in my classroom.
My little wiggle worms will be able to move, without distracting their peers. The slight movement provided by the Hokki stools will assist my students in being active listeners, more alert learners, and in turn will lead to better academic results.
Nearly all 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
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