Student Choice in Classroom Seating Motivates Excellence in Performance!
My students need a variety of seating and movement options to maximize their ability to focus on learning tasks!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Frentz's classroom raised $818
This project is fully funded
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 Students
I have the amazing opportunity to teach 28 energetic and engaging fourth graders! They love hands-on learning! One of our favorite learning activities is reading with flashlights!
Each of my fourth grade scholars learn in their own way!
My students love to be successful learners! In our classroom students have a variety of options as they learn. Some students sit at desks, some lie on the floor, others would benefit from a chair that allows them to move while they learn. Currently, the only seating option I have are standard classroom chairs and desks.
I teach in a Title I school in a suburban setting. My classroom consists of students from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, family dynamics, and living situations. My students come from one parent homes, two parent homes, and homes where they are raised by a grandparent, aunt or uncle. Regardless of where my students come from, when they enter my classroom they become authors, scientists, mathematicians, readers, artists, musicians, and creators of amazing projects!
I love my classroom of energetic and kinesthetic learners! Having the option of choosing seating options in which they learn best would definitely allow my students to increase their learning .
My Project
Walk into my fourth grade classroom and you will see students doing their work at their desks, sitting on the floor, lying under their desk, or sitting with an adult at a separate table. Students know they can move about the room to sit where they feel they can learn best. This choice in seating allows students to begin to be in control of their own learning and advocate for themselves.
The challenge is that my classroom only has traditional chairs as choices for seating.
If I were able to offer a variety of seating options, students could make choices that work for their own learning needs. (I am frequently telling students to stop tipping back on their chairs!) A variety of seating options would facilitate on task learning because students would be comfortable and able to give their bodies what they need to be a focused learner.
Fourth grade is the perfect age for my scholars to begin to advocate for their own learning! With fidgets and flexible seating options, I envision my scholars to be able to choose the seating and movement option that keeps them focused on learning tasks.
More than a third 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
Learniture Active Learning Stool, 18" H, Blue, LNT-3046-18BL
• Amazon Business
$68.64
4
$274.56
ECR4Kids Softzone Carry Me Floor Cushions for Flexible Classroom Seating, 3" Deluxe Foam, Round, Assorted (4-Piece Set)
• Amazon Business
$79.99
2
$159.98
Stansport "Go Anywhere" Chair (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$31.39
4
$125.56
6 Pack Premium Stretchy String Fidget Bundle - Perfect ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Autism Reducer for Children & Adults - Optimal Stress Relief & Focusing Toy
• Amazon Business
$9.99
3
$29.97
BeYumi Marble Fidget Toys (20 PCS) - Relieve Stress, Increase Focus, Soothing Marble and Mesh Fidgets for Children, Adults, Kid and those with ADHD ADD OCD Autism Anxiety
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Sensory Ring and Fidget Toy | Soft, Flexible Ring and Rubber Spikes | Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety| Promotes Focus and Clarity | Children, Youth, Adults Sensory Toys
• Amazon Business
$10.95
1
$10.95
Materials cost
$612.01
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$43.76
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.18
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$694.95
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$122.64
Total project goal
$817.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$817.59
2 Donors
-$408.80
Donations toward project cost
-$347.48
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$61.32
match offer
-$408.79
Match offer toward project cost
-$347.47
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Frentz and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
