I am a very proud and honored teacher at a Title I School in Charlotte, NC! I have the great pleasure to enlighten and influence 26 kindergartners. With such a high number of students and no assistant, my students were taught to be independently engaged. They show partnership and teamwork to make our class succeed! My students are ambitious, active, adventurous, and inventive! They motivate me to become not only a better teacher, but the best version of myself I can be. The majority of my students are from low income households, so I contribute most of their supplies from out of pocket. I've purchased everything from food to shoes to make sure my students have everything they need. With the proper seating for independent work and centers, their learning will continuously be committed to making school an eager, enjoyable, and safe place to be!
My Project
I am asking for flexible seating to allow my kindergarten students to make their own choice and to take charge of their self-driven learning! My kindergarten class has 26 students, and it is hard to have many tables inside a small classroom. However, with flexible seating, my scholars are able to think freely in their own space causing less distraction from other peers. Movement and motion keeps the brain and creative juices flowing! During independent or center time, my students choose a location in the room that works best for them. Currently, my students have a variety of locations in the room such as different tables, sitting under the tables, or lying on the floor. Making sure my students are in a comfortable and safe environment is essential to motivate their differentiated learning. When students are given the choice on where to sit, they are more engaged and focused on their learning!
The products I selected (wobble cushions, and balance balls) will help my scholars become efficient and effective towards a greater success!
These items will be extremely beneficial for students who need to get their wiggles and jiggles! They are lightweight and can easily used in many different areas around the classroom. This will not only change their learning but shape their positive mentality! Flexible seating managed correctly will promote growth mindset and impact them in a tremendous way! Please, find it in your heart so support such a deserving group of future leaders!
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
AppleRound Air Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, 34cm/13.5in Diameter, Balance Disc, Sensory Wiggle Seat (Pink)
• Amazon Business
$14.10
5
$70.50
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Grey, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$16.28
3
$48.84
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Lime Green, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$16.28
3
$48.84
Materials cost
$168.18
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$13.12
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$213.82
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$37.73
Total project goal
$251.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$251.55
4 Donors
-$248.32
Donations toward project cost
-$213.82
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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