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Mrs. Gilson from Porcupine, SD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Move to Learn

Help me give my students ways to move while learning by helping us acquire Portable Pedal Exercises for under our desks, Sensory Stability Cushions, and Wobble Balance Boards.

  • $860 goal

This project expired on March 13, 2019.

This project expired on March 13, 2019.

My Students

I teach 4th graders on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. My students live in poverty, and many face trauma from dysfunctional homes on a regular basis.

All of my students are academically below grade level.

They work very hard every day to acquire the reading, writing, and math skills needed to close the gaps. When chaotic home lives are combined with difficult learning, the school day can be more than a little stressful.

To ensure that my students can succeed, I need to structure my classroom to meet their emotional needs in order to ensure that conditions are optimal for learning.

My Project

Two grad students have been doing their research project in my classroom this semester. They are studying the effects of exercise on learning. They have helped me incorporate peddle cycles, wiggle seats, and a sensory walk/brain break into my classroom. I have been very pleased with the positive effects that movement has had on learning, behavior and self-esteem.

For over 5 years I have had bungee and scoop chairs in my room to give students alternative and more comfortable seating choices.

After 2 months of adding movement, I knew I needed multiple peddle bikes, wobble boards, and wiggle seats in my classroom full time. I need enough equipment for whole class access; and also enough variety so that students can change up their activity as their needs change.

Seeing 10 year olds take a brain break, without prompting, during a test; is addictive. Watching distractable and disruptive students peddle their way through a math lesson totally on task; is addictive. Knowing that emotional, physical, and academic needs are closer to being met; is addictive.

Without your help, the exercise and movement equipment in our classroom will leave at the end of the semester when the grad project is over. Help us continue this journey of "Moving to Learn"!

Mrs. Gilson Rockyford School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

Never Before Funded 21 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hausse Folding Exercise Peddler Portable Pedal Exerciser with Electronic Display, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 10 $299.90
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Kids Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) (34cm New Turkis) • Amazon Business $16.99 10 $169.90
SPRI Plastic Round Wobble Balance Board • Amazon Business $16.98 10 $169.80
Stretchy Resistance Fidget Bands Toy for Kids 10 Pack Bounce Kick & Stretch Your Feet for ADHD ADD SPD Autism & Poor Concentration Improve Classroom Focus Ameliorate Sensory Input • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49

Materials cost

$655.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $36.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$730.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.99

Total project goal

$859.94

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