Help me give my students the ability to keep their bodies and minds active with flexible seating and the independence to choose wisely in a bright and inviting Math learning environment, especially sitting/working on a large area rug.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bailey's classroom raised $711
This project is fully funded
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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
I teach at a Title I public school. I work with about 50 students each year in 3rd grade Math and Science. My students are bright and eager to learn new things. They soak up knowledge like a sponge and are very active learners.
They love hands-on activities and flexible seating.
Many of my students come from low-income households.
My goal as their teacher is to create a warm and inviting environment for them to feel safe and learn. My students have been very successful in the past, and I would like to keep it going!
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 choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clipboard, which is especially why I requested a large area rug. Our floor is tiled and is quite hard for us to sit on comfortably and focus on their work. Making sure our students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed some 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.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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$278.45
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$278.45
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 45cm
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Pearington Kids Multipurpose, Stackable Classroom Plastic School Chair and Stool for Flexible Seating - Commercial Grade Resin and Steel - Fully Assembled - 4 Pack, Red and White
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$76.49
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$59.99
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Spot On Numbers 1–36 Carpet Markers 4-inch (TCR77005)
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Intex Beanless Bag Inflatable Chair, 42" X 41" X 27", Gray
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$21.89
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Materials cost
$565.80
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.49
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$604.29
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$106.64
Total project goal
$710.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$710.93
9 Donors
-$525.00
Donations toward project cost
-$456.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$69.00
Matching donations from our partners
-$174.46
Match offers toward project cost
-$148.29
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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