With these funds I will purchase 3 standing desks and 1 stool to accompany the desks. I currently have two standing desks. I rotate my seating arrangement to allow various students an opportunity to use these desks. I have quickly noticed that there are more than two students currently in my class who benefit from a standing desk. One of the standing desks has a metal bar that allows students to rock it back and forth. This allows them to have movement without disrupting their learning or distracting peers around them. The second standing desk does not have this bar. It still allows students the option to stand which is hugely beneficial, however the lack of a bar is a noticeable difference. I would like to purchase 3 more standing desks with a bar, allowing more students in my classroom to have a desk  that is more suited to their needs. Developmentally a first grade student needs lots of movement throughout the day. My schedule allows for variation in our activities such as moving to and from the carpet, working with partners, reading silently on bean bags, and more. However, there are many students who still are in need of more movement during the instructional day. This is where a standing desk is vital and from experience I have witnessed better focus and work production.

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