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Mrs. Young from West Valley, UT is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Healthy Minds One Dot Cube At A Time

Help me give my students math manipulatives to help understand challenging math concepts, recess equipment to exercise their bodies not just their brains, incentives, and organizational supplies for a clean classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Young's classroom raised $1,004

This project is fully funded

My Students

We are a 6th grade class in a Title One Charter School. School is a safe harbor for my students, as a majority of them come from homes that are facing socioeconomic hardships, displacement, and a myriad of obstacles that hinder their academic growth. Coming to school is not always seen as an enjoyable experience and the learning loss created by COVID-19 shutdowns has added to this as many students do not have the resources at home to have been able to continue learning virtually.

As their teacher, I strive to create an environment that promotes learning through engagement, interactive lessons, and a sense of excitement about school.

To overcome these obstacles, I focus on teaching my students to have a growth mindset, face challenges head on, and learn to do their best through both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.

My Project

The shut downs during COVID-19 and the resulting pandemic related learning loss of my students is massive. As their teacher I plan on continuing to combat these learning gaps through focused instruction with hands-on manipulatives for subjects such as math and science. In order to meet the Utah 6th grade state math standards for pre-algebra and geometry, I plan on using hands on algebra tiles for students to have a tactile experience with math for spacial awareness and concrete learning to help solidify these abstract concepts. I will also use large math manipulatives for teaching whole class lessons that will demonstrate these math same grade level concepts. I am striving to provide an engaging learning environment where my students feel safe and empowered to learn. I will do this by using classroom organizational supplies to help keep students materials separate for ease of cleaning and sanitizing. I also use both intrinsic and extrinsic learning motivators such as prizes in a treasure box. Also, after months of sitting in front of a computer at home many students have become sedentary. I focus on keeping their minds active by engaging their bodies in focused physical activity. I try to make a connection between mental engagement and physical activity through using large and small motor skills with review games incorporating tossing balls, memorizing facts using jump rope games and chants, and other such games.

Mrs. Young American Preparatory Academy - West Valley 2 Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

32 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safco Products Wood Adjustable Literature Organizer, 36 Compartment 9424MO, Medium Oak, Durable Construction, Removable Shelves, Stackable,Light Brown • Amazon Business $109.98 1 $109.98
hand2mind Plastic Algebra Tiles Class Set, Algebra Manipulatives, Algebra Tiles X and Y, Linear Algebra, Algebra Tools, Tiles Learning, Algebraic Tiles, Algebra Classroom (Set of 30) • Amazon Business $77.17 1 $77.17
61 Pcs Sensory Fidget Toys Pack,Stress & Anxiety Relief Tools Bundle Figetget Toys Set for Kids Adults,Autistic ADHD Toys,Stress Balls Fidget Spinner Marble Mesh Puzzle Ball Pop Tube Fidget Box • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Mythinglogic Garage Sports Equipment Organizer, Sports Gear Storage for Kids, Wall Mount Garage Organizer and Storage with Hooks, Black Steel Garage Ball Storage,Basketball Rack • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Spakon 30 Pieces Wand Pencils Wizard Party Supplies, Wizard Wand Pencils Magic Theme Birthday Goody Bag Filler Favors for Teen Tween Kids Boys Girls School Rewards • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
KADAMS Time Tracker Visual Timer with Audio Alarm Pause Function, 24hr Countdown Clock, Volume Control, Stoplight Traffic Light, No Loud Ticking, Time Management Tool for Classroom Teacher Kids Adults • Amazon Business $36.45 1 $36.45
Electric Ball Pump,Smart Air Pump Portable Fast Ball Inflation with Accurate Pressure Gauge and Digital LCD Display for Football Basketball Volleyball Rugby (2 Needle and 1 Nozzle) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 300 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $33.89 1 $33.89
Dry Erase Lapboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Lap Boards 9 x 12.5 Inch Small Dry Erase Boards for Kids Students Classroom Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
Stylus Pen for iPad with Palm Rejection, Active Pencil Compatible with (2018-2021) Apple iPad Pro (11/12.9 Inch),iPad Air 3rd/4th Gen,iPad 6/7/8th Gen,iPad Mini 5th Gen for Precise Writing/Drawing • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Franklin Sports Playground Balls - Rubber Kickballs and Playground Balls For Kids - Great for Dodgeball, Kickball, and Schoolyard Games – 8.5” Diameter, Multicolor Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $28.34 1 $28.34
30 Pcs Pop Fidget Bracelet, Wearable Push Pop Bubble Sensory Toy Stress Relief Silicone WristbandFidget Toy ,for Kids, Adults and ADHD Autism Anxiety Pop Colorful Wristband • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
Champion Sports Scoop Ball Set • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Jump Rope 12-Pack - Pink, Blue, Black and White Skip Ropes for Exercise - Outdoor Jump Rope for Kids, Adults and Athletes - Family Fun Toys and Games • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Marbrasse Wooden Pen Organizer, Multi-Functional DIY Pen Holder Box, Desktop Stationary, Easy Assembly, Home Office Art Supplies Organizer Storage with Drawer (B11-Cherry Color) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LEARNING ADVANTAGE Magnetic Dry Erase Protractor - Geometry Measurement Tool for Whiteboards and Chalkboards - Teach Geometric Math Concepts • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Champion Sports Skip Ball Ankle Toy for Kids, Pack of 6, Assorted Colors - Durable Hopper / Swingball Set with 18-Inch Cord, 5.5-Inch Diameter Ankle Ring - Fun Jumper and Exercise Equipment • Amazon Business $17.52 1 $17.52
Kicko Mini Putty with Glitter - 48 Pack Assorted Neon Color Sludge - Educational Fidget Toy Ideal for Relaxation, Party Favors • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pen Organizer for Desk Bamboo Pencil Holder Wood Desktop Stationery Storage with 13 Compartments, Art Supply Organizer, for Home Art Office School Supplies by FURNINXS • Amazon Business $16.92 1 $16.92
Learning Resources Magnetic Algebra Tiles, Algebraic Math Skills, Magnets for Any Magnetic Surface, 72 Piece Set, Ages 11+ • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Learning Resources Reading Comprehension Cubes, 6 Colored Foam Cubes, Ages 6+, Multi-color, 1-5/8 L x 1-5/8 W in • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Skoolzy Geometric Shapes Montessori Toys - 7 Jumbo 3D Geometric Solids Preschool Learning Toys - Math Manipulatives Geometry Set Geo Blocks for Kids | Elementary Homeschool Supplies | Tote & eBook • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
50-Pack 14MM Translucent & Solid 6-Sided Game Dice 5 Sets of Vintage Colors Dice for Board Games and Teaching Math Dice Set Classroom Accessories dice Set RPG dice • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers, Set of 4 Assorted Colored Buzzers, Game Show Buzzers, 3-1/2in, Multicolor, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Prextex 12 Pack Nylon Bean Bags Fun Sports Outdoor Family Games Bean Bag Toss Carnival Toy Bean Bag Toss Game • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Conquest Journals Harry Potter Ravenclaw Vinyl Stickers, Set of 50, Waterproof and UV Resistant, Great for All Your Gadgets, Potterfy All The Things • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
xcivi Storage Organizer Carrying Case for Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers/ Game Show Buzzers/ Personalized Sound Buzzers, Compatible with Pet Training Buttons (Only Case) (Blue) • Amazon Business $9.38 1 $9.38

Materials cost

$811.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$853.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.59

Total project goal

$1,003.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,003.96

2 Donors

-$1,003.37

Donations toward project cost

-$853.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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