I couldn't ask for a better class of kids! My students are already so well rounded and unique individuals that it makes teaching them truly a joy! STEM projects became a large focus of our learning this year. My kids are little sponges and can't wait for the next challenge! With each project, I saw increased growth in their problem solving skills, positive mindset, creativity and willingness to work as a team! Many of my struggling learners found this time of the day as a time for them to share their different learning strengths and shine!
My Project
This past spring, my students were given a STEM project to redesign their classroom. In this STEM project, they collaborated with our school's learning coach, our principal, each other and of course, myself. They had to complete questionnaires from their classmates and research how classroom designs would impact their learning styles. They were thrilled to be given the opportunity to work on this project! They were creative, engaged and very productive knowing they were responsible for the outcome of what our new classroom will look like. The collaboration groups included reading/library center, math corner, collaboration station, wall design, and flexible seating. They then recreated their classroom design by building it out of Legos and making a 3-D poster of it. After several weeks of hard work and receiving feedback from our learning coach and principal, they got to remodel! Demo Day was a kid's dream come true! It was a mess! However, like they say, to make anything better, it has got to look worse, first. They moved furniture in, out and took everything off the walls. It was definitely a work in progress for about a week. But in the end, we all loved the classroom design, and they were so proud to share they had completed it themselves.
My students' goal is obtain more flexible seating to complete our Fixer Upper Kid Style.
Through their research they concluded that sitting in desks all day is not the best fit for all learning styles. With the flexible seating choices they have selected, it will give all students many choices throughout the day to keep their minds focused and engaged in new learning.
Laptop Table, JARBO Adjustable Laptop Desk, Laptop Stand for Bed, Bed Table, Bed Desk, Bed Tray, Foldable Table Portable Desk (Not for Left Handed People)
• Amazon Business
$34.99
4
$139.96
Kore Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Junior- Age 8-9, Grade 3-4, Black (16in)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
2
$119.98
Hitorhike Low Sling Beach Camping Concert Folding Chair with Armrests and Mesh Back Compact and Sturdy Chair
• Amazon Business
$38.98
2
$77.96
Kore Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Junior- Age 8-9, Grade 3-4, Blue (16in)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Purple (14in)
• Amazon Business
$52.99
1
$52.99
Trideer Exercise Ball (45-85cm) Extra Thick Yoga Ball Chair, Anti-Burst Heavy Duty Stability Ball Supports 2200lbs, Birthing Ball with Quick Pump (Office & Home & Gym)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
2
$35.98
Utopia Bedding Adjustable Bed Furniture Risers - 3, 5 or 8 Inch Heavy Duty Risers For Sofa, Table, and Chair - 8 Piece Set
• Amazon Business
$14.97
2
$29.94
Trideer Exercise Ball (45-85cm) Extra Thick Yoga Ball Chair, Anti-Burst Heavy Duty Stability Ball Supports 2200lbs, Birthing Ball with Quick Pump (Office & Home & Gym)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands 6 Pack for Kids with Fidgety Feet - for School Chairs Desk Classroom - Fidget Resistance - Improves Concentration
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Trideer Exercise Ball (45-85cm) Extra Thick Yoga Ball Chair, Anti-Burst Heavy Duty Stability Ball Supports 2200lbs, Birthing Ball with Quick Pump (Office & Home & Gym)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Black Mountain Products Exercise Balance Stability Disc with Hand Pump, Black
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Black Mountain Products Exercise Balance Stability Disc with Hand Pump, Pink
• Amazon Business
$12.21
1
$12.21
Materials cost
$597.97
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$38.27
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$675.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$119.15
Total project goal
$794.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$794.36
1 Donor
-$794.36
Donations toward project cost
-$675.21
Donations 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. Hoffman and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
