Where Should I Sit? Flexible Seating for 4th Grade Class
My students need a variety of flexible seating options, such as ball chairs, wobble cushions, and beanbag chairs, within the classroom so that they are able to move freely and find a place that best suits their needs.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smith's classroom raised $1,022
This project is fully funded
My Students
Step into my classroom and you will find a diverse group of students, engaged in their own way, at their own pace and ability at the task at hand. You may see two or three sets of students clustered around the paraprofessionals, chatting and completing their math work. You may see students working independently or in pairs in the library nook on the floor, spread out and lying down. You may see two or three struggling students working with me on the smartboard. We are engaged and we are flexible.
I am a teacher of students with disabilities in a low-income/high poverty district.
My students come from immigrant families, foster families, and a variety of family structures. I work to give them positive reinforcement and as much love as they need. I cannot control what goes on outside of my classroom, but my classroom is a space where they can be who they need to be and learn how they need to learn.
My Project
Flexible seating options will improve my students' engagement throughout the day in all subject areas. My students struggle staying still and calm for extended periods of time. These seating options will improve their attention, interest, and excitement for each activity. My goal is to create a truly inclusive space in my self-contained classroom. Flexible seating creates options, encourages choice and and self-advocacy, and increases accessibility to the subject matter.
They will be able to transition from a bean bag chair for reading, to a bouncy chair for math, to the tent for a break, to a wobble cushion for read aloud.
My students have a variety of sensory and emotional needs and would benefit from having more options throughout the day. With improved engagement these seating options will provide, my students will be able to be more successful and happy in the classroom.
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
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, Cool Grey
• Amazon Business
$67.10
6
$402.60
Regency 1620BE Glow 15" Stool, Blue
• Amazon Business
$60.72
3
$182.16
Air Stability Wobble Cushion, Blue, 35cm/14in Diameter, Balance Disc, Pump Included
• Amazon Business
$13.90
6
$83.40
Small Solid Green Kids Bean Bag Chair
• Amazon Business
$40.91
2
$81.82
Bouncy Bands for Desks
• Amazon Business
$11.95
4
$47.80
GreEco Extra Large Childrens Pop Up Tent, Instant Portable Travel Baby Tent, Boat Shape, Pop-Up Mosquito Nets Tent, 72.5 X 37.5 X 30 Inch, Tigger
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Materials cost
$825.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.39
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$868.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$153.20
Total project goal
$1,021.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,021.36
8 Donors
-$508.04
Donations toward project cost
-$436.33
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$71.71
match offer
-$508.04
Match offer toward project cost
-$431.83
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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