My students are five and six year olds who are fun, energetic and eager to learn! They love and need to learn through play, which is why, after attending the Illinois Kindergarten Conference, I am beginning to incorporate more developmentally appropriate play based activities in our daily routine. I have always worked to meet the different academic needs of each student in my class every year, but I feel there is more I need to do to meet their overall needs.
Many of my students come to school to feel safe, loved and have a warm, comfortable environment.
Our school community has a high poverty rate with over half of the students receiving free or reduced meals. My students could benefit greatly with a different type of learning setting, which includes a variety of seating choices, a carpet area to meet at together, along with student led activities that can allow more student engagement.
My Project
I have been using traditional seating, chairs and tables, along with teacher controlled shelving, in my Kindergarten classroom for 15 years. I have discovered as the years have gone by, I have more students who prefer to stand, lay on the floor, or tip in their chairs for movement, and all of them need more involvement in their learning. I already have ordered two wobble chairs on my own and the students love them, so I know I need to add more. The additional materials I have selected will allow for the changes that my students need.
They deserve what their little minds and bodies need.
Different types of seating to choose from to help learn at their best, a carpet to be able to meet together for social emotional growth and other classroom discussions, in addition to organizational drawers to allow student self-controlled morning tubs, math centers and literacy centers. Once our project is fully funded, my students will be able to have flexibility of their seating, movement they need, and to be able to have developmentally appropriate learning at their fingertips.
FF348 - Mobile 15-Bin Storage Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$369.00
1
$369.00
Constructive Playthings Sunny Days Oval 6'9" x 9'5" Learning Rug
• Amazon Business
$343.03
1
$343.03
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Grey/Orange
• Amazon Business
$53.44
2
$106.88
Kids Kore Wobble Chair 14" - Black
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$47.69
2
$95.38
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Black
• Amazon Business
$25.00
2
$50.00
Bath Mat Bathroom Rug(24"X16", Green) - Extra Soft and Super Cozy Microfiber Non Slip Rugs,Perfect Plush Carpet Mats for Tub,Machine Wash/Dry,Shower, and Bath Room Bedroom Livingroom
• Amazon Business
$7.99
2
$15.98
Bath Mat Bathroom Rug (24"X16", Red) - Extra Soft and Super Cozy Microfiber Non Slip Rugs,Perfect Plush Carpet Mats for Tub,Machine Wash/Dry,Shower, and Bath Room Bedroom Livingroom
• Amazon Business
$7.88
2
$15.76
Materials cost
$996.03
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.94
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,040.97
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$183.70
Total project goal
$1,224.67
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,224.67
14 Donors
-$933.00
Donations toward project cost
-$812.55
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$120.45
Matching donations from our partners
-$268.74
Match offers toward project cost
-$228.43
Match offers 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. Bartee and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
