I teach at an elementary school with fantastic students who when asked, "Why did you come to school today," they enthusiastically respond, "TO LEARN!"
Many of our students come from economically disadvantaged homes and have a variety of unique learning needs.
The population of students that I work with have intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD and other behavioral needs. They spend most of their day in the regular education classroom and work really hard to overcome the challenges they face.
My Project
These stand-up desks and wobble chairs will be used by students in the regular education classroom to help them focus. Having students move and stand while working not only helps them maintain focus, but it helps with posture and circulation.
Having these flexible seating options will give students a more comfortable learning environment in which to thrive.
A few students at our school are currently using alternative seating and the results have been very positive! The students love having the option to move while learning. Giving students a choice of seating decreases negative behaviors and allows the students to remain comfortable throughout the day. We are hoping to be able to give more students the opportunity to remain physically active and mentally engaged in the classroom!
Safco Products 1201BE Alphabetter Stand-Up Desk with Swinging Footrest Bar, 28" x 20" Standard Top, Black Frame/Beige Top
• Amazon Business
$196.64
4
$786.56
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair, Made in the USA, Active Sitting for Toddler, Pre-School, Kids, and Teens; Kids don't have to sit still anymore - "The BEST seat in any Classroom"! - Dark Blue - Kids (14in)
• Amazon Business
$69.95
5
$349.75
Materials cost
$1,136.31
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$17.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,183.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$208.83
Total project goal
$1,392.18
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,392.18
23 Donors
-$1,255.41
Donations toward project cost
-$1,081.35
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$174.06
match offer
-$120.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$102.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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