Students at my school come together from many different backgrounds and abilities to create a beautiful community that we call home. We have both self-contained Montessori classes and self-contained gifted classrooms, as well as our mainstream classrooms, so we are able to meet a large variety of learning styles and student needs.
My students are curious about how the world works, and I try to foster that curiosity with project-based curriculum, and hands-on learning experiences.
Our space is a place where we can come together and build while exploring concepts in science, the arts, engineering, and more. My students will have hands-on technical training as well as traditional learning along with analysis and debate.
My Project
Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times, they get to choose a location in the classroom that works for them. At the moment, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, under tables, or sitting or laying on the floor. 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.
Students are noticeably more engaged, less disruptive, and higher producing than students who remain in the same seat all class period.
The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The sofas will allow students to settle in while tackling history homework while the lamps help with the classroom atmosphere and environment.
I have seen in other classrooms how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!
Shintenchi Convertible Sectional Sofa Couch, Modern Linen Fabric L-Shaped Couch 3-Seat Sofa Sectional with Reversible Chaise for Small Living Room, Apartment and Small Space (Dark Grey)
• Amazon Business
$389.99
1
$389.99
Novogratz Brittany Sofa Futon - Premium Upholstery and Wooden Legs - Dark Gray
• Amazon Business
$293.14
1
$293.14
addlon LED Modern Shelf Floor Lamp with White Lamp Shade and LED Bulb - Display Shelves Floor Lamps for Living Room Bedroom and Office - Classic Black
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
Materials cost
$733.12
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$52.42
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$826.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$145.86
Total project goal
$972.40
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