My students need 6 movement stools, 3 movement balls, 3 seat cushions and 2 beanbag chairs for a variety of seating options to help our class have exceptional learning opportunities.
The students in my classroom have a variety of learning needs. Many students learn better when there is movement involved. Movement can change the way that a child's brain is activated and therefore change the quality and quantity of what they learn.
Each year I have between 21 and 28 second grade students.
We spend the year learning, making friends and acquiring new skills. We work independently, in small groups and as a class. My students come from a variety of backgrounds both economically and ethnically. They get involved in their own learning process and they love to make improvements. They try new things and work towards mastery. They are amazing!
My Project
I am requesting a variety of seating options to help students add movement to their learning. The basic classroom chairs that I have are great for students that learn best sitting still but they do not work for all of my students. I have requested 6 movement stools, 3 movement balls, 3 seat cushions and 2 beanbag chairs to provide alternate seating options in my classroom.
By providing additional seating options I am hoping to help students who learn better through movement have opportunities to increase their learning. This applies to special needs students as well general education students that focus better with movement.
By giving to this project you will allow students to have seating that will benefit them both physically and mentally.
For some students it will provide access to ideas that would not otherwise be possible. It will encourage learning at an optimal level.
More than half 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
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