Flexibility for Fourth Graders!

Funded Sep 2, 2018

Thank you so much for your generosity in funding my classroom project! This has been such a wonderful experience for my classroom.

The day the Surf Desks and Stools arrived was just like Christmas morning! The kids gathered around the packing boxes and tried to be patient as we got them all opened up. The stools were first. There were lots of oohs and ahhhs as we pulled them apart. Kids were excited about how colorful they were, how they stacked together for easy packing at the end of the day, and the cushioned seats. Immediately they all wanted to have one at their desk! The next few boxes were filled with the Surf Desks. Since none of us had ever seen one, these were a bit like a puzzle! We took them out, and kids gathered round to give them a try. They were an instant hit!

The first couple of weeks, we had to have a sign up list to make sure everyone had an opportunity to use the new seats. After that, the kids have been great about taking turns and letting everyone have their chance. The surf desks have been awesome for those kids who choose to sit on the floor to work. The desk gives them space to hold their classwork or their chromebooks while they work - they aren't balancing everything on their laps. The stools are a popular seating choice for kids who need a little more movement.

We are excited to have our first types of flexible seats available in our classroom. Now we are looking into additional types of seating to create flexible learning situations for all kids. Thank you, again, for your generosity!”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Rule