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Ms. Polaski from New Haven, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Resources for my Tactile Learners!

My students need paper to be able to complete hands-on assignments, as well as alternate seating for those who need to focus by fidgeting.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Polaski's classroom raised $178

This project is fully funded

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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

As a teacher in a low-income school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.

My students are creative, intelligent and very spontaneous.

They like to move, they love to read and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire my students to continue on a path of academic excellence.

My Project

The balance ball seating will provide the accommodations necessary to prepare my students to sit quietly and listen or complete independent work. It will allow students who have difficulty staying on task to focus more intently. In addition, the microphone will allow for each and every students voice to be heard. Especially in ELA, we have a lot of discussions where students are expected to express themselves. The microphone will help even the shy students' voice to be heard. Lastly, the paper will allow for differentiation as well as creativity. My students will have the resources they need to complete assigned work. With this, as the teacher I will have the opportunity to differentiate their work based on student need. These materials will not directly teach my students new skills, but they will help prime my students for learning in all content areas and with many daily living skills. The availability of alternative seating will allow the student to be focused and ready that student for learning. Finally, the student will return to the group or independent work area and be able to sit and focus to learn or demonstrate a specific skill.

The donations for this project will improve my classroom by reducing the amount of behavioral issues, because I will be able to provide the appropriate stimulation that my students need.

With less behavioral issues, we can increase our learning and time on task. I'm looking forward to seeing my students happier and ready to learn.

Ms. Polaski Clinton Avenue Elementary School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 52cm • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone,Valentine's Day Gift 3-in-1 Portable Hand microphone Speaker Machine for iPhone/Android/iPad/Sony/PC or All Smartphone(Gold) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Hammermill Paper, Copy, 20lb, 8.5x11, Letter, 92 Bright, 4,000 sheets / 8 ream case, (113640) Made In The USA • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Hammermill Paper, Copy, 20lb, 8.5x11, Letter, 92 Bright, 4,000 sheets / 8 ream case, (113640) Made In The USA • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Materials cost

$118.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.60

Total project goal

$177.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $177.31

1 Donor

-$177.31

Donations toward project cost

-$150.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.60

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 $0.00

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