Flexible seating especially with 5th graders allows them to have more autonomy and control over their learning. During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them.
Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: sitting on yoga balls or wobble stools or sitting or lying on the floor working.
Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.
The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The stools will allow students to sit at desks/higher tables but will still allow some movement. The floor rocker and jellyfish stools will also allow for movement in the classroom.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my students' work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!
Half of students from low‑income households
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Leopard Modern Square PU Leather Adjustable Bar Stools with Back, Set of 2, Counter Height Swivel Stool, Barstools for Kitchen Counter (Black)
• Amazon Business
$128.00
2
$256.00
ENOVI Starfish Ball Chair, Yoga Ball Chair Exercise Ball Chair Ergonomic Design for Home Office Desk, Stability Ball & Balance Ball Seat to Relieve Back Pain, 24IN, AB
• Amazon Business
$59.98
2
$119.96
ENOVI Starfish Ball Chair, Yoga Ball Chair Exercise Ball Chair Ergonomic Design for Home Office Desk, Stability Ball & Balance Ball Seat to Relieve Back Pain, 24IN, AP
• Amazon Business
$59.98
2
$119.96
THE CREW FURNITURE 512100 Classic Video Rocker Black with Black Mesh Racing Stripe
• Amazon Business
$55.97
1
$55.97
Materials cost
$551.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.28
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$590.17
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$104.15
Total project goal
$694.32
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$694.32
2 Donors
-$694.32
Donations toward project cost
-$590.17
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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