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Ms. Lee from Galesburg IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Fantastic Flexible!

My students need flexible seating to help them stay focused. I am requesting materials for my classroom to help students be mobile with their learning.

  • $753 goal

This project expired on October 21, 2017.

This project expired on October 21, 2017.

My Students

"We're Fantastic, We're So Cool, Now You Get It, Learning is Cool!" That is a cheer created by my last group of FANTASTIC students. For the past three years, I have had the opportunity to teach 5th grade. These students are without a doubt, amazingly hard workers. No matter the circumstances or where they have migrated from, they have a smile on their face and a desire to learn.

Bringing out greatness can be a struggle at times because many students have so much going on that it is hard to focus.

They require materials that allow them to be mobile and comfortable. Studies show that when students are comfortable or active it allows them to truly engage with the material being taught. Flexible seating allows students to have the ability to learn best as well as collaborate with those around them. These students are full of life and promise! They just need the materials to help them be successful. I'm excited to see what they can do!

My Project

I have had the pleasure of working with 5th graders for three years. Every year, I notice the need for students to move is great. My students, when given the chance, take their learning to a different location around the classroom. The problem is that locations and materials are limited. Problems also lie with students who have attention problems who need the opportunity to move or stand throughout the day.

This coming school year, my goal is to give my 5th graders the tools needed to allow them to be successful.

Many of the students I teach come from backgrounds where school is not a priority. The goal is to make our classroom a place where students can feel secure, passionate, and engaged in what they are learning. This is important to me as an educator.

Something as simple as pub seating can help students move while working in the classroom. Movable seats and lap desks would allow students to find appropriate places to work. Clipboards allow the students to take their materials to go. When you donate to this cause you are making this dream a reality for these marvelous students. These materials are allowing students to learn in a way that is best for them. You are also supporting the students' ability to cooperate with others.

Ms. Lee
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Winsome's Parkland 3-Piece Square High/Pub Table Set in Antique Walnut Finish • Amazon Business $189.48 2 $378.96
Portable Multiuse Adjustable Recliner Stadium Seat by Trademark Innovations (Black) • Amazon Business $23.97 4 $95.88
Saganizer Foldable Adjustable Laptop Stand • Amazon Business $21.87 4 $87.48
Trade Quest Clipboards Pen Holder Clip Letter Size (30 - Pack) (Pen Included) • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95

Materials cost

$600.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$639.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.81

Total project goal

$752.08

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