Our school strives to adapt learning for our individual students. Not every student is the same. Not everyone is a sit in a desk and chair type of learner. Every child has capabilities, talents, and strengths; sometimes, all it takes is a bit of understanding to the student's needs.
The sooner my students understand what makes learning easy for them, the faster their brain will grow and they will have a better perception of themselves.
I teach roughly 110 amazing students. About 20 students per class.
Of those students, we have English learners, those who receive resource services, and those who just need to get out some energy. They all have a think win-win attitude and do their personal best to contribute to our classroom community.
My Project
Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting on a couch or recliner, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board.
Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them.
I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.
My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!
The items I have chosen, I have tried out in other classrooms and could not be more excited to implement them in my classroom as well! Wobble stools, exercise ball chairs, floor pillows, stability discs, and a floor rug, help give the students choices to help make their brain grow and find out which seating area is best for their learning.
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
Kore Patented Wobble Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Pre-Teen, Purple (18in)
• Amazon Business
$79.88
4
$319.52
Stand Steady Joy Desk - Compact | Multifunctional Glass Standing Table with Colorful Wood Print Top | Perfect for Apartments and Small Spaces! Use as a Standing Desk, Entryway Table and More!
• Amazon Business
$119.99
2
$239.98
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee, Purple
• Amazon Business
$59.49
4
$237.96
ComfortSpa Reading Pillow Bed Wedge Large Adult Backrest Lounge Cushion with Arms and Pockets | Back Support for Sitting Up in Bed/Couch for GERD Heartburn Bedrest
• Amazon Business
$39.99
2
$79.98
Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair with Metal Frame, One Size, Black
• Amazon Business
$39.99
2
$79.98
Ottomanson Paterson Collection Contemporary Moroccan Trellis Design Lattice Area Rug, 94" W, Grey
• Amazon Business
$77.99
1
$77.99
Oversized Comfort Series 20"x36" Antifatigue Kitchen Mats (Botanical)
• Amazon Business
$32.99
2
$65.98
Honey-Can-Do TBL-03540 Portable Laptop Lap Desk with Handle, Mint, 23 L x 16 W x 2.5 H
• Amazon Business
$16.96
2
$33.92
Black Mountain Products Exercise Balance Stability Disc with Hand Pump, Purple
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Black Mountain Products Exercise Balance Stability Disc with Hand Pump, Pink
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Materials cost
$1,164.29
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$82.08
3rd party payment processing fee
$17.46
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,293.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$228.32
Total project goal
$1,522.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,522.15
16 Donors
-$1,519.51
Donations toward project cost
-$1,293.83
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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