Do you remember how horribly uncomfortable seating could be when you were in school? It was and is hard for 8 and 9 year old children to sit for long periods of time while in school. But there are ways to avoid this-flexible seating!
My third graders come to school to learn and I love to get to spend time with them in the classroom.
We enjoy doing team and class building activities. We spend all year learning how to work with our peers collaboratively.
My goal is to provide students with the opportunity to be successful, by providing the best learning environment possible tailored to their individual needs.
It is my wish to provide students a cozy classroom where every student feels welcome, relaxed and ready to learn! Please join me in providing students with flexible seating, for them to sit in during class lessons and other independent work time.
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 under tables with clip boards, 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. The wobble stools are adjustable and will allow students to sit at desk/higher tables but will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.
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!
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in the USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Junior, Black (16in)
• Amazon Business
$79.99
2
$159.98
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Burgundy
• Amazon Business
$25.00
4
$100.00
Storex Book Bins, 11-Inch, Assorted Colors, 30 Bins (STX70105U06C)
• Amazon Business
$80.06
1
$80.06
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, KIDS Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
4
$79.96
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Lime, Junior (52cm)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
4
$79.96
Abilitations Integrations Stabili-T-Stool, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$36.95
2
$73.90
Set of 4 - Foam Kneeling Pads Garden Knee Mat / Gardening Seat Cushion
• Amazon Business
$9.41
1
$9.41
Materials cost
$583.27
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.75
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$622.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$109.77
Total project goal
$731.79
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$731.79
4 Donors
-$541.75
Donations toward project cost
-$529.75
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$12.00
Matching donations from our partners
-$108.55
Match offers toward project cost
-$92.27
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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