My students need a variety of alternative seating choices to keep them active and focused while learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cruz's classroom raised $815
This project is fully funded
My Students
My classroom is filled with energetic, kindergarten students that are curious about everything! I use a combination of whole group, small group, partner, and independent working time daily. Many of my students have diverse learning styles and needs.
The students come from a wide range of backgrounds; however, like many other children, they are hardworking students who love to learn and explore!
We spend lots of time looking for information to solve problems and to help us answer questions about things we are wondering about.
My Project
Kindergarten students need a lot of space to move while they learn. Some students prefer standing desks, working in a comfortable chair, or laying on the floor. Research shows that students are better able to focus when allowed to choose to work in the way that's most comfortable for them and in a way that allows for movement. I would like to be able to provide more seating choices for my students to choose from.
I asked my students at the end of the year what would help them to learn better.
They all agreed that they would like different things to sit on throughout the room. Together, we brainstormed a list of things that they'd like to have in our classroom. One thing that all my students said was that they'd like a trampoline! They were very excited at the thought of being able to have more choices and the opportunity to move while working and learning.
All of these alternative seating options will provide students the chance to move and wiggle helping them to learn and stay active for more than 60 minutes a day while still engaging in the topic at hand.
Wobble pads and balance balls will give my students much needed movement and sensory input as they work hard at learning. Stools and different chairs will allow students to work on developing their core muscles while maintaining attention and focus. A trampoline will give my students with special needs a great opportunity to receive much needed sensory input while being active during instruction.
These alternative seating options provide students with over 60 minutes of activity and movement, which will help their growing bodies and brains learn even better!
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
ECR4Kids Soft Rocker Chair, Blue
• Amazon Business
$140.99
1
$140.99
SUESPORT Air Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Banlance Disc, Twist Massage, Fitness and Exercise, Pump Included, Diameter 14 Inch, Purple
• Amazon Business
$14.99
6
$89.94
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, Purple
• Amazon Business
$79.98
1
$79.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Blue
• Amazon Business
$19.98
4
$79.92
Portable & Foldable Trampoline - 36" Dia. Durable Construction Safe for Kids with Padded Frame Cover and Handle / 1 Year Warranty - Yellow
• Amazon Business
$66.99
1
$66.99
Big Joe Cuddle Chair, Sapphire
• Amazon Business
$28.08
2
$56.16
Wooden Sitting Stools (set of 2)
• Amazon Business
$52.99
1
$52.99
KEET Roundy Kid's Chair Gingham, Navy
• Amazon Business
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