My students need new seating for our classroom in order to create a happy and comfortable space for learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. DORSEY's classroom raised $533
This project is fully funded
My Students
My classroom is made up of twenty-three students. Twenty receive free/reduced lunch and live in impoverished areas. Fourteen students have been previously retained, five have learning disabilities, eight are receiving interventions through our RTI program, and three have severe medical problems. One student has stage two kidney disease, another has hypoglocemia, and the third has a vision disability and must use special devices to read and see things at a distance. Although these students all come with various backgrounds, have different struggles, both academically and physically, they have an enthusiasm for learning that is contagious!
Our school is an arts based school that allows these students to engage in learning through a variety of ways, including through visual and performing arts.
They do not have the life experiences or books that help them to always understand the content, but through the use of the arts and integration of reading and writing they can be successful!
My Project
My classroom, like many consists of students with many learning needs. They spend most of their day in the confines of the walls of my classroom. They are engaged in learning in a variety of ways throughout each day and often need their own space for learning.
I want to create a classroom with music, lamps, rugs, and comfortable seating choices that result in students being happy, relaxed and engaged.
I have found that environments that feel like "home away from home" are proven to motivate students to work harder, stay focused, and love learning. In these areas they can work alone, with partners, or in groups as they move around the room and find the space that allows for collaboration or independent thinking.
Nearly all 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
Kore Patented WOBBLE Chair, Made in the USA, Active Sitting for Toddler, Pre-School, Kids, and Pre-Teens; Kids don't have to sit still anymore - "The BEST seat in any Classroom"! - Purple
• Amazon Business
$79.99
2
$159.98
Berrnour Home Plush Shaggy Turquoise Shag (5' X 7') Area Rug
• Amazon Business
$58.99
1
$58.99
Portable Multiuse Adjustable Recliner Stadium Seat by Trademark Innovations (Black)
• Amazon Business
$25.20
2
$50.40
Exercise Ball -Professional Grade Exercise Equipment Anti Burst Tested with Hand Pump- Supports 2200lbs- Includes Workout Guide Access- 55cm/65cm/75cm/85cm Balance Balls (Lime Green, 65 cm)
• Amazon Business
$20.90
2
$41.80
Exercise Ball -Professional Grade Exercise Equipment Anti Burst Tested with Hand Pump- Supports 2200lbs- Includes Workout Guide Access- 55cm/65cm/75cm/85cm Balance Balls (Bright Blue, 65 cm)
• Amazon Business
$20.90
2
$41.80
Flagship Carpets CE190-16W Fun at School Rug, Explore Health and Wellness As Well As STEAM Subjects, Children's Classroom Educational Carpet, 3' x 5', 36" Length, 60" Width, Multi-Color
• Amazon Business
$35.99
1
$35.99
Materials cost
$388.96
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$27.42
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.83
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$452.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$79.80
Total project goal
$532.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$532.01
4 Donors
-$531.13
Donations toward project cost
-$452.21
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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