Bucket Seats

As a teacher, I am always looking for ways of making my classroom more efficient.  One area that I struggle with is my small group table.  I wanted to find chairs that would fit under the table but that also had some type of storage to hold items that are frequently used in groups and to help the area look organized and free of clutter. 

I searched Pinterest for ideas and was interested in the milk crate boxes.  I liked the idea of using a different material than a chair but didn't like that you could see inside the crate.  I brainstormed ideas and came up with "bucket seats." 

The seats are made from buckets that can be purchased from Home Depot or Lowe's with a modified top.  Students can easily get inside the buckets.  Items inside are hidden from view and do not need to be "perfect" for observations or appraisal visits.  All of the seats can be slid underneath the table so "chairs" are not in the way of students moving around the classroom and pulled out for use when needed.  I love these seats!