Seats for Success: Building a Better First Grade Space
Help me give my students appropriately sized tables and chairs to support focus, collaboration, and comfort in our inclusive first grade classroom, where all learners deserve a space to thrive.
$6,417 goal
This project expired on October 26, 2025.
This project expired on October 26, 2025.
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 Project
I love that my students come to school each day with curiosity, excitement, and a strong desire to learn—no matter the challenges they may face. In our inclusive ICT classroom, each child brings unique strengths, learning styles, and needs. Some are developing social-emotional skills, others are building language, and many thrive with hands-on, collaborative experiences.
The tables and chairs I’m requesting will directly support their learning by creating a classroom environment that is structured, inclusive, and accessible.
Appropriately sized tables will help with posture and focus during independent work, while flexible group arrangements will make it easier for students to collaborate and engage in small-group instruction. Comfortable seating supports longer attention spans and helps minimize distractions, especially for students who benefit from sensory supports or need clear physical boundaries.
These resources are not just furniture—they’re tools that create a space where every child can feel safe, confident, and ready to do their best learning.
Nearly all 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
Never Before Funded25 students impacted
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