I teach in a low income/ high poverty school where my kiddos face many challenges both in and out of the classroom. Many of my students are on free and reduced lunch and when given the opportunity for a second chance breakfast almost all of them take it. Despite these challenges, I am looking to help my students become the best version of themselves each and every day. I may not be able to control their home life, but I focus on what I can do for my students and their potential not only in the classroom but for their future lives as well.
My Project
Given the opportunity to have flexible seating in the classroom would allow students to take control and responsibility for their learning. During the day and even in small groups instruction, students would choose a seat in the classroom that would benefit their learning as much as possible such as sitting on the floor, sitting on stability balls, or standing desks. Making sure students have voice and choice in their learning is an essential component of having consistent motivation. I have noticed the difference in my students when they are given a choice and voice for their seating arrangement. When students have these opportunities in the classroom there is a noticeable difference in engagement with their work.
The products I have selected will help my students by giving additional seating choices to make their learning experience more successful.
The tables I have enough space for individual students to be able to work independently but also allows for group work and collaboration. Within these tables, I plan to use stability balls, which I already have, buckets or crates, and the mats that you see on the list. The risers will be beneficial to have those standing desks that some students need in order to stay focused or to stretch their legs if needed.
ECR4Kids Mesa Thermo-fused 30" x 60" Rectangular School Activity Table, Standard Legs w/ Ball Glides, Adjustable Height 19-30 inch (Maple/Navy)
• Amazon Business
$59.01
2
$118.02
ECR4Kids Mesa Thermo-fused 24" x 48" Trapezoid School Activity Table, Standard Legs w/ Ball Glides, Adjustable Height 19-30 inch (Maple/Green)
• Amazon Business
$42.25
1
$42.25
ECR4Kids Mesa T-Mold 24" x 48" Half Round School Activity Table, Standard Legs w/ Ball Glides, Adjustable Height 19-30 inch (Maple/Yellow)
• Amazon Business
$34.39
1
$34.39
Home Solutions Premium Adjustable Bed Risers or Furniture Risers 3, 5 or 8-Inch Bed Riser, Table Risers, Chair Risers or Sofa Risers
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
SET OF 2 NON-SLIP INDOOR FLOOR MATS - Beautiful Accent Area Rugs for Home, Kitchen or Bathroom Decor, Kaleidoscope Edition
• Amazon Business
$12.99
2
$25.98
Materials cost
$252.62
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$23.11
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.79
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$309.52
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$54.62
Total project goal
$364.14
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$364.14
2 Donors
-$364.14
Donations toward project cost
-$309.52
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