Flexible Seating for Kindergarten

Lauren Honeysett is organising this fundraiser.

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Our education system and society are changing. The academic pressure on children has increased over the years. Students are expected to remain focused for longer periods of time with less breaks.

Research shows that children that have movement and exercise are more engaged and attentive:

"Students that participate in short bouts of physical activity within the classroom have more on task behavior with the best improvement seen in students that are least on task initially."
-Matthew T. Mahar, Doctor of Education in Education and Sports Science

"Physical activity is linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior."
- Kayla Delzer, Elementary Educator and Consultant

Through my classroom seating arrangement, I want to be able to offer my students choice and address the need for more physical activity. In order to transform my classroom from traditional seating to flexible seating, I will need a variety of options. I would like to get my students the following items: stability balls, scoop rockers, stools, wobble cushions, and floor cushions. All of these items will allow the student to choose an appropriate seating option that will foster academic engagement and necessary movement.

Thank you for your help and support. I greatly appreciate your generosity.

Stability Ball (quantity: 7)