This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
These chairs are not just a piece of furniture… they're a LIFE-CHANGER. Our current chairs are 50 years old, all different sizes, broken, and the screws pinch their legs when they sit in them. The majority of my kids choose to stand at their desks because they are either not able to reach their desks, their legs are SMASHED under their desks, or they're in constant fear of being pinched.
First graders should not have to stand at their desks.
New chairs would provide ALL children with a comfortable space to learn. When children are comfortable, they feel safe. When children feel safe, they are able to learn.
In addition, kids that struggle to stay focused will be able to satisfy their physical irritability while remaining mentally on task. These chairs have been proved in helping treat Autism and ADHD. Kids need movement within the classroom in order to stay focused.
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