Are you comfortable sitting in a hard chair 6+ hours a day? Do you like comfort and the ability to move around? Well so do my first graders! I teach first grade at a school located in a very popular beach resort area. My class is a mix of children from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Some of my students come from upper-class families that live in extravagant beach homes whereas other students live in the local motels and campgrounds. Many of my children come in hungry and tired; however, despite these circumstances my students still arrive eager to learn and try new things each day. My room is also used in the afternoons for an after-school program for our homeless and at-risk students! They also are looking for a comforable and relaxing place to complete homework after a long day of school!
My students' enthusiasm for learning is contagious and inspirational.
I want to provide my students with a classroom atmosphere where they can thrive emotionally, physically, and academically without worry of things that are out of their control.
My Project
This project will allow my students to have voice and choice in where they sit in our classroom. Instead of always sitting in hard chairs, they will have the choice to sit on balance balls, stools, balance discs and more! They can sit at a table, on the floor, or stand if that's how they learn best!
When students have choices about what they learn and how and where they learn it their engagement increases!
Right now I have purchased some flexible seating for my classroom on my own, but this project will allow all of the students to have flexible seating at the same time.
Active Kids Chair – Wobble Chair Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating Classroom - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture - Green
• Amazon Business
$54.99
3
$164.97
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Purple
• Amazon Business
$69.98
2
$139.96
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair, Spicy Lime
• Amazon Business
$36.85
2
$73.70
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 Purple)
• Amazon Business
$23.99
2
$47.98
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
2
$39.98
Kick Bands Bouncy Chair Bands for Kids - Alternative Flexible Seating Classroom Supplies for Elementary School - ADHD Sensory Fidgets for Classroom Chairs - Bounce Fidget Band by Solace (10-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Materials cost
$494.58
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.42
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$532.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$93.88
Total project goal
$625.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$625.88
2 Donors
-$621.47
Donations toward project cost
-$532.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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