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Ms. Pappas' Classroom

  • PS 59 Community School of Technology
  • Bronx, NY
  • Nearly all 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

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  • Flexible Seating

    Funded Jan 19, 2024

    Thank you so much for your generosity! In my classroom I have 27 students, as you can imagine, space to move is tight. I created this project for flexible seating for wobbly chairs around my table for small group. They allow the students to wiggle while also sitting and receiving instruction. When I received funding for this project from you these chair were not available. I was however able to purchase them separately, and use your donation to purchase small group sets of books. Now I have the wobbly chairs, and new fresh books to go with our small group instruction. Students were SO excited for these chairs, they love to sit on them and ask to use them often. In a city school with many students its hard to a six year old to get the movement they need. These allow them to move freely and have a little bit more fun while sitting down.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Pappas

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone who cares about New York City and one other donor.

  • Flexible Seating

    Funded May 9, 2019

    I received my materials towards the end of the year and began using flexible seating in our kindergarten classroom right away. The entire class was so excited ( and a little confused) when they saw all the new furniture for the classroom.

    Once they learned what was happening they were so excited to try out the seats! Students enjoyed having a choice of where to sit and were much more engaged while working. School work did not seem like such a chore for them anymore, as they were more comfortable and were having a little bit more fun while doing it.

    I even saw an increase in attendance in our class as students were excited to come back to school and choose a new seat for the day.

    This year I will slowly introduce each new seat to my new kindergarteners. I can't wait to see how excited the students will be!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Pappas

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 15 other donors.
As are adults, my students are uncomfortable sitting in hard chairs all day long! Since we stay in one room for most of the day my students are often fidgety and need their own space. Flexible seating will allow my students to get comfortable in the classroom, keeping them calm and focused. When children are comfortable in their classroom they are more likely to be engaged, make academic growth and be more successful. I plan to use these seating options by allowing my students to choose a new seat & space where they would like to work. Help me make my students more comfortable in their classroom!

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As are adults, my students are uncomfortable sitting in hard chairs all day long! Since we stay in one room for most of the day my students are often fidgety and need their own space. Flexible seating will allow my students to get comfortable in the classroom, keeping them calm and focused. When children are comfortable in their classroom they are more likely to be engaged, make academic growth and be more successful. I plan to use these seating options by allowing my students to choose a new seat & space where they would like to work. Help me make my students more comfortable in their classroom!

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