Our Pacific Northwest high school qualifies for Title I funding, we have a widely diverse population, and terrific students with many struggles. Over 65% of our students receive free and reduced rate lunch. Fourteen percent of our students are designated "English Language Learners." In one math classroom alone, students speak Arabic, Spanish, Tagalog, Mandinka, Fijian, Lao, Amharic, Chinese and English.
Our students often come to school tired, hungry, cold and in clothes that are not clean or have holes in them (not for style).
They are amazingly filled with perseverance and drive. About every other day, I learn of a new story about one of our kids that is both heartbreaking and inspiring. When they ask for a granola bar, they are so thankful.
My Project
I like to provide seating options for students in my room. The Wobble cushions work amazingly for students who are not able to keep themselves in their seats (from sophomores to seniors!). The chair bands also provide for movement without having to stand up. Last year my desks were upgraded (yay). The new bands will provide more bands and will fit the new desks.
Rubik's cubes and fraction tiles will help with students who are struggling to practice repetitive algorithms and have visual representations.
I have noticed increased engagement when I use these resources with my students. Additionally, I included some perpetual motion items and classroom decorations to spark student thinking and add visual interest.
Learning Resources LER1616 Double-Sided Magnetic Fraction Circles
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$27.96
1
$27.96
Air Stability Wobble Cushion, Blue, 35cm/14in Diameter, Balance Disc, Pump Included
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$12.82
2
$25.64
Fidgeteez Set of 12 Chair Bands. Helps Improve Focus in the Classroom. Bounce or Stretch the Bands. Works for ADD, ADHD, Autism, and Sensory Needs. Silent and Non-Disruptive.
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$23.99
1
$23.99
Rubik's Cube
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$6.89
3
$20.67
Rubik's Cube
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$9.99
2
$19.98
Mini Color 3x3 Cube Puzzle Game Toy for Party Favors (6 Pack)
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$8.99
2
$17.98
Speed Cube 3x3x3 with New Anti-pop Structure Smooth Magic Cube(sticker)
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$8.98
2
$17.96
Lavalier Lapel Microphone with Easy Clip On System | Perfect for Recording Youtube Vlog Interview / Podcast | Best Lapel Mic for iPhone iPad iPod Android Mac PC
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$16.35
1
$16.35
ScienceGeek Kinetic Art Asteroid - Electronic Perpetual Motion desk toy Home Decoration
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Map Magnets - 48 Clear Magnetic Push Pins - Perfect Clear Magnetic Thumb Tacks for Fridge Magnets, Calendar Magnets, Whiteboard Magnets, and Map Magnets
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$13.95
1
$13.95
LiveGallery Cute Cartoon 3D Dolphin Jump Ocean Pattern Lovely Wall Decals Removable Waterproof Animals Home art Decor Wall Stickers Murals for Kids Babys Rooms Bedroom Ceiling Bathroom Floor
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Monami Felt Tip Sign Pen Super Marker for Art Drawing Coloring Decorating - 12 Color Set
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$5.30
2
$10.60
ScienceGeek Spinning Top Electronic Perpetual Motion
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$8.69
1
$8.69
Materials cost
$247.04
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$21.62
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.71
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$302.37
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.36
Total project goal
$355.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$355.73
3 Donors
-$355.73
Donations toward project cost
-$302.37
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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