Help me give my students more diverse literature. I want literature in my classroom to reflect EVERYONE in our community!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bush's classroom raised $1,182
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My Students
I teach a wide range of students in my language arts classes. My students are amazing young men and women that come from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Many have special needs, including ADD, autism, anxiety, and sensory issues. My children love to learn and enjoy collaborating on projects and working with their peers.
My goal is to provide a warm, loving, comfortable environment that promotes risk-taking, exploration, and collaboration.
My kids deserve the best classroom environment to learn in.
My Project
Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting on rugs with clipboards, or sitting on a yoga ball chair or wobble stools. I'd like to have a few more options available since I do have 30 students each period. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating.
The books I am choosing reflect the diverse population of my students and their families.
Every student book that is placed in my library is treated with love and care, and the students are thankful for the opportunities to read those books. Students will be able to choose books, which will help them continue to enjoy independent reading time.
In addition, I am requesting some materials that will make life easier for some of my students with ADD, Austism, and some sensory issues. Some of those students (and many others) enjoy soft music to settle us and oils used in my diffusers to make our room soothing. I am asking for a bluetooth speaker for our music and more oils for our diffusers. In addition, brightly colored paper , fidgets, earbuds, as well as dry erase sheets can be used by all of my students in my language arts classes.
More than a third 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
JBL Charge 3 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Blue)
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Wizard Wall | Clear 27.5” x 25’ Roll, Static Cling, Dry Erase Whiteboard Sheets With Tear-Free Slide Cutter
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Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair – Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Premium Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk with Air Pump, Exercise Guide and Satisfaction Guarantee, Black
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$62.98
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Big Joe Roma Lounge Chair, Radiant Orchid
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Flash Furniture Grandstand Comfort Seats by Flash with Ultra-Padded Seat in Black
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$44.15
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X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count
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$27.45
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ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Red
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The Irish Fairy Door Company Interactive Worry Plaque
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Healing Solutions Essential Earth Set 100% Pure, Best Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Kit - 6/10mL (Cypress, Frankincense, Fir Needle, Pine, Meditation, and Patchouli)
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Essential Oil Set - Home & Family Set 100% Pure, Best Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Kit - 6/10mL (Calm Body/Calm Mind, Lavender, Grapefruit, Harmony, Key Lime, and Spearmint)
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$17.99
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P&J Trading Floral Set of 6 Premium Grade Fragrance Oils - Violet, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Freesia, Gardenia - 10ml
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$16.95
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$16.95
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Brights” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (99608)
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$15.59
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A Light in the Attic Special Edition with 12 Extra Poems
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$15.22
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Every Thing On It
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$14.68
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Super Secret Surprise Sack 36 Fun Fidget Pencil Toppers with 1
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$14.49
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The Pants Project
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$14.21
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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings
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$13.99
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The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Vol. 1: Squirrel Power
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$12.26
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Death on the River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure
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$11.63
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This Would Make a Good Story Someday
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$11.28
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I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived Graphic Novel #1): A Graphix Book (1) (I Survived Graphic Novels)
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$10.99
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All's Faire in Middle School
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$10.96
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ABC Cursive Script Alphabet Poster Size Small Chart Laminated Teaching Classroom Decoration Young N Refined (16x20)
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