My students need a variety of seating options, such as stools, pillows, and soft chairs. These items will provide comfort and flexibility for my students so it can improve and increase student focus and attention.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Benosa's classroom raised $212
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My students come from a demographic area that is rural, comprised of a low socioeconomic class. They attend a school where 89% of the students have free or reduced rate lunch. However, despite their hardships, they have the drive to succeed in their education.
In addition, despite their economic background, these students strive to become productive, articulate, and responsible citizens.
These students are developing as intrinsically motivated and independent learners. They come from a school where the staff is dedicated to working collaboratively as a professional learning community to ensure that all students receive an education that reflects data-driven decisions, current curriculum, and researched based practices.
My Project
This 2017-2018 school year I need to make a change in my classroom. Therefore, I need to keep the focus on what's really important: the students. If student motivation and higher engagement is truly the desired end game, then I must adapt right along with my students in my classroom.
I believe it starts with flexible seating such as soft chairs, pillows, and stools.
The world outside our classroom is dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing world full of choices. So, I believe I should provide the same thing in my classroom. I need to provide them with choices on where to sit and this simply cannot be done when kids are sitting in rows of desks all day.
Instead of me having all the power, I want to give some of the power to the students. Having flexible seating will help my students become more self-aware of what types of seating and environment help them learn best. And they're empowered by the opportunity to have choices.
More than three‑quarters of 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
DD370X - Soft Seats - Set of 6
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$55.00
1
$55.00
Fat Catalog ALT-1100-SO Assorted Color Metal Stack Stool with Padded Seat, 17" Height, 12" Wide, 12" Length, White/Blue/green/Orange/Yellow/Purple (Pack of 5)
• Amazon Business
$41.73
1
$41.73
Textured Pillows Set of 6 Each with a Different Sensorial Experience
• Amazon Business
$38.42
1
$38.42
Materials cost
$135.15
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$12.37
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.03
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$179.55
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$31.69
Total project goal
$211.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$211.24
7 Donors
-$200.94
Donations toward project cost
-$175.30
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$25.64
match offer
-$5.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$4.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Benosa and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
