This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
A typical day in my classroom is very interactive. We start the morning with fun and instructional centers while I teach guided reading lessons. Even though students have engaging tasks, it can sometimes be hard to concentrate on the task given to them.
I have 18 fantastic kindergarten students this year!
My students are revved up to learn and have bubbling personalities. My students love to learn but can be easily distracted at times. One of my goals this year is to help my students learn skills needed to concentrate and complete tasks. My students are young kindergarten students who need to have the ability to move around while learning. I have a mixed population of Caucasian and African American students. Our school is a title one school. 55% of our students receive free or reduced lunch. Our school is incredibly welcoming and supportive, but there is not always extra money for concentration aids in the classroom.
My Project
In a state where academic expectations are increasingly becoming more difficult and recess time is being reduced, my students need a healthy outlet for their energy. Students are experiencing more and more pressure at a young age to succeed, yet their opportunities to release stress are being reduced. Kindergarten students are now expected to add, subtract, decompose numbers, and read level D books by the end of the year. Our sweet children need to be taught ways to hardness their energy for their benefit. I believe this project will allow my students to find fun ways to learn! In my classroom, I try to provide my students with as many opportunities as possible to move. We learn through movement and play, but students are expected to sit and complete tasks at times. These pedal seats and other alternative seating options will allow students the flexibility to learn their way! I may not be able to give my students more recess time, but I can transform my classroom into a playground for learning!
Stamina 15-0120 InStride Cycle XL
• Amazon Business
$33.23
4
$132.92
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Lime
• Amazon Business
$19.98
2
$39.96
Exercise Resistance Loop Bands-Set of 4 Strength Performance Bands-Great for Physical Therapy-Fitness Theraband Stretch-Elastic Power Weight Band
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
SEGMOI(TM) Snowflakes Shape 6-way 3.5mm Stereo Audio Headset Hub Splitter Up to 5 Headphones For iPhone 4 4S 5 5S 6 6Plus iPad iPod Touch Mp3 Mp4 Samsung HTC Blackberry LG Huawei Xiaomi ( Green )
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$188.86
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$14.73
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.83
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$236.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.72
Total project goal
$278.14
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$278.14
10 Donors
-$278.14
Donations toward project cost
-$236.42
Donations 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. Edwards and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
