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Mrs. Elmer from Mesa, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep Calm and Wiggle On

Help me give my students the ability to wiggle and move about in their chairs.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Elmer's classroom raised $534

This project is fully funded

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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 students are a very diverse group. They come from different backgrounds and beliefs. Some kids have access to technology and some don't have it at home. With the rise in the knowledge of technology for current jobs, all students need to know how to be tech-savvy. Our school has a diverse population with 88% of students on free and reduced-price lunch. Many face challenges in and out of school and in their homes. School is a place of refuge for some, and I want to provide ample opportunities for them to shine where they are in their development. As their teacher, I see a group of wonderful children full of energy and a willingness to jump in and try new things.

With Arizona being 49th in state funding, it is very difficult to give all students what they need.

In order for our students to compete in the job market, they must be exposed to and be able to solve problems.

My Project

My second graders are very active learners and we do a lot of movement throughout the day. We move around the room to collaborate on what we are learning.

My second graders would benefit from having the bouncy bands and wiggle seats as they will be able to remain in their seat and keep their legs moving while learning.

Studies show that when our bodies are moving and we have our blood flowing we actually are able to focus and learn more. Please help my twenty-seven wonderful second graders be able to keep calm while learning and bouncing along.

Mrs. Elmer Edison Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Original Bouncy Bands for Elementary Kids Desks (Black, Pack of 10) - Allows Students to Move While Working, Increasing Focus, Improving Academic Performance and Relieving Anxiety and Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $130.00 3 $390.00

Materials cost

$390.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.07

Total project goal

$533.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $533.81

1 Donor

-$533.81

Donations toward project cost

-$453.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.07

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 $0.00

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