Help me give my students 1 meditation yoga cushion, 10 portable lap desks, and 1 active learning stool to promote physical activity and movement throughout the class day.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruz's classroom raised $469
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
Our school has made tremendous gains over the past twelve years, moving from one of the lowest-performing schools in the area to achieving the honor of being named a California Distinguished School!
We are an example of a community of students, teachers, parents, and staff all working together for academic achievement.
Our hope is that many of our students will be the first generation in their families to go to college!
The majority of my students are English language learners (ELLs) whose families are newcomers to America. They are highly motivated to learn and prosper.
My Project
This is a kid-inspired project that my students believe is important for their health and well-being. They feel that recess, lunch, and PE are not enough when it comes to releasing the energy they have. They want to maintain a healthy, stress-free lifestyle by being able to choose comfortable seats that will increase movement and activity. The resources that have been requested will help my students maintain active for more than 60 minutes a day by helping them move as they concentrate, discuss ideas, learn concepts from one another, create projects, and work on their assignments.
With your support, my students will have a variety of active movement seating options throughout their classroom including 10 portable lap desks, 1 meditation yoga cushions, and 1 active learning stool.
They will not be limited to sitting on the hard plastic chairs they currently have.
Research shows that alternative seating that motivates physical activity and movement can improve student focus, increase physical activity, increase student participation, and motivate learners. I know first hand that this is true because some of my former students were fortunate to sit on alternative seats last year. As I reflect on these students' academic progress, I realize that they were engaged at all times and highly motivated to learn. They made a significant amount of academic progress because of these stools and cushions. This is what I want for all of my students this following school year.
I'm certain that with your support, my students' lives will be better with the use of seats that will keep them active and relaxed. Thank you so much for caring about my students!
More than three‑quarters 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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