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Mrs. Addison from Lawrenceville GA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Active Body, Active Mind

My students need three Yoga Ball Chairs to expand our flexible seating options and allow them to move and fidget so they can stay focused on tasks to excel in their studies.

  • $215 goal

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 24 first graders in a low income public school. Over 80% of our students qualify for free or reduced price lunches. They are amazing students who are inquisitive and energetic. They love to read and explore while constructing their own learning. These children are from very diverse ethnic, social, and income backgrounds; and they are Hispanic, African-American, Asian, Vietnamese, and Caucasian. The students' native language is often not English and we, as teachers, are challenged by how best to inspire these children. One common theme with my students, though, is their desire to learn.

My Project

Have you ever seen a child that just couldn’t sit still? This is often seen in my class, as first graders are very active. This movement actually helps them to actively learn. Students will be able to use the three yoga ball chairs at our classroom desks and tables.

I am looking forward to expanding our flexible seating environment where students are allowed and encouraged to wiggle and wobble, not penalized for it.

I have already seen great success in my classroom with the rocker chairs and wobble cushions that we have. These different seating options have greatly cut down on disruptions by simply allowing students the stimulus their muscles need in order to stay focused and be successful.

Thank you so much for your help.

Mrs. Addison
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Child Classroom Desk Seating, Green • Amazon Business $46.81 3 $140.43

Materials cost

$140.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.16

Total project goal

$214.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$214.39

1 Donor

-$214.39

Donations toward project cost

-$182.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.16

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$0.00

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