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Goal

To create a dynamic, inclusive learning environment that supports the academic and behavioral success of all students—especially those with ADHD—through flexible seating options that promote movement, comfort, and choice. 

 

Category

Class Furniture - Carpets, choral risers, transitional seating/desks, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

Implementation Plan:
1. Students will be introduced to each seating option through a classroom tour and discussion.
2. A seating contract will be signed to ensure responsible use.
3. Students will reflect weekly on which seating helps them focus best.
Timeline:
Week 1: Order and receive seating items
Week 2: Classroom setup and student orientation
Week 3: Begin flexible seating use
Week 4–8: Weekly student feedback and behavior tracking
Week 9: Mid-point review and adjustments
Week 18: Final review and impact summary for grant report
 

 

Benefits to my students

This project will benefit my students by improving focus and attention, reduce restlessness and disruptive behavior, increase engagement and ownership of learning, and enhance collaboration and comfort.

Flexible seating has been shown to increase student engagement and academic performance, reduce behavioral issues, especially in students with ADHD, by allowing movement and sensory input, promote student choice, autonomy, and comfort, which are key for neuro-divergent learners. This project grant will also support effective classroom collaboration and a more personalized, positive learning environment.
 

 

Budget Narrative

Each flexible seating item was selected with intention to support the academic and social/emotional needs of my 21 fourth-grade students, especially those with ADHD and attention challenges. Here's how each item contributes to our goal:

Wobble Chairs Impact: Allow controlled movement while seated, which helps students with ADHD stay focused and regulate energy. Support: Increases time-on-task and reduces disruptive behavior, directly supporting improved test performance.

Bean Bags Impact: Provide a calming, cozy space for reading or independent work.
Support: Reduces anxiety and increases comfort, helping students feel safe and confident in their learning environment.

Lap Cushions/Desks Impact: Offer portable workspaces that allow students to sit on the floor while maintaining structure. Support: Encourages choice and autonomy, which boosts engagement and ownership of learning.
High-Top Tables and Chairs
Impact: Give students the option to stand or sit at elevated surfaces, promoting movement and alertness. Support: Supports kinesthetic learners and improves focus during collaborative or independent tasks.

Yoga Ball Chairs
Impact: Engage core muscles and provide sensory input while seated. Support: Helps students self-regulate and maintain attention during instruction.

Floor Cushions Impact: Create flexible zones for small group work or quiet reading.
Support: Encourages collaboration and comfort, which fosters confidence and positive peer interactions. 

 

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