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 1st graders will begin their learning adventure in the center of a large, urban district. Our school is a Title I school with approximately 850 students in grades PreK-5. The student body has a large percentage of English Learners. We have 75 percent minority students and over 90% percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch population. Within this challenge are strength and determination, as our school continues to close the achievement gap while growing confident and successful learners.
First Grade sets the foundation for a lifetime of inquiry and a love for learning.
These little scholars are at an age when everything is still new and exciting and their quest to know "how?" and "why?" makes each day a joy to experience. I strive to provide them with experiences that will not only ignite a passion to wonder and question but will also give them the skills to find the answers they seek.
My Project
First graders are naturally full of energy and their early experiences in school often force them to stifle that energy, which can cause both physical, behavioral, and learning problems. My most energetic and antsy students have expressed a need to 'move' in order to regain focus. By allowing my students to release pent-up energy at designated times, as well as when needed, they are more focused on learning.
Many academic skills in the early years are developed on a foundation of good physical health, muscle control, and coordination.
By providing my students with a variety of seating options, such as the Balance Ball Seat Bundle that allows for movement while also building core muscle strength and balance, they will strengthen both their muscles and their minds. The academic demands today are huge for young children and without proper focus and attention, they miss valuable instruction. Seating options that allow flexibility for individual children's needs can actually encourage focus and better learning.
More than three‑quarters 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
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
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 Ms. Morrison and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
