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
My 10th grade English students are unique individuals that come from diverse backgrounds. As a low-income, high poverty urban school, my students arrive at our school from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. We have students who have come from approximately 30 different countries and speak at least 23 separate languages. They bring with them their own personalities, histories, and interests that help make our classroom community an energetic place. While my students face multitudes of hardships, their resiliency is inspiring and motivates me to work hard for them. Whether it is through more materials, unique learning experiences, or simple supports, my goal is to do whatever I can to support them.
What makes these students so amazing is their positive attitudes, motivation to improve, and the ability to use their differences as ways to teach each other.
Every year we work together towards group and individual goals to develop ourselves as better readers, writers, students, and humans. On paper, my job as their teacher is to provide them with the literacy skills they need to be successful in our world, but I find that through our journey together, it grows into so much more.
My Project
This year we are spending the majority of our time looking at a computer screen and our bodies are feeling the strain! My classroom used to be a space where we were constantly moving and students had a lot of comfy, flexible seating for learning. Now, with teaching in a pandemic, we have found ourselves sitting in hard chairs, hunched over, staring at computers all day long. It has put a strain on our physical and mental energy.
Yoga ball seating will provide a long lasting clean and comfortable flexible seating alternative!
I want to be able to provide alternative seating to my students that are having a hard time getting comfortable at their desk. These reliable yoga ball chairs are proven to help people with posture and body aches while also providing comfort. My hope is that they will help students relax while also make sure their aren't harming their bodies in my classroom.
More than half of 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
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee, Charcoal
• Amazon Business
$69.98
3
$209.94
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue
• Amazon Business
$69.98
3
$209.94
Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee, Forest
• Amazon Business
$69.98
1
$69.98
Materials cost
$489.86
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.35
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$527.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$93.04
Total project goal
$620.25
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$620.25
5 Donors
-$305.71
Donations toward project cost
-$267.35
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$38.36
match offer
-$305.72
Match offer toward project cost
-$259.86
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Marinelli and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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