My students come from a small country town. They have literally grown up together, and it seems as though I teach brothers and sisters every day! By the time they have reached me in 4th grade, they have been together for five years. We quickly become like family and have a wonderful community.
Although this is wonderful, it becomes challenging because they know exactly how to get reactions from each other in positive and negative ways.
My students are polite, loving, talkative, and active. I hope to meet their needs each and every day.
My Project
I have recently implemented flexible seating thanks to DonorsChoose.org! I have seen significant changes in the way my students work and take responsibility during their learning time. I want to further these options in my classroom so that all students can have alternative places to work around the classroom that will help them stay engaged and on task!
Every student learns differently, and I have seen that every student has different comfort zones.
I was very afraid at first of giving my students so much freedom. However, I have seen them make choices that benefit them personally. My students find places to work in the room where they feel comfortable. Not all students choose to leave their desk. This has really shown me that my students are mature enough to make responsible decisions regarding their learning environment.
Trenton Gifts Tufted Support Padded Boosted Cushion | Blue
• Amazon Business
$19.99
6
$119.94
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Purple
• Amazon Business
$55.82
2
$111.64
Fat Catalog Assorted Color Metal Stack Stool with Padded Seat, ALT1100SO (Pack of 5)
• Amazon Business
$67.85
1
$67.85
Lemontec String Lights,25FT Vintage Backyard Patio Lights with 25 Clear Globe Bulbs-UL listed for Indoor/Outdoor Use, Globe Wedding Light, Deckyard Tents Market Cafe Porch Party (2 Pack 50 Bulbs 50FT)
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Dry Erase Pockets Sheet Protectors - Reusable + Oversized - Size 10 X 13 Inches - 30 Plastic Sleeves - Mixed Colors - Ideal to use at School or at Work
• Amazon Business
$19.97
1
$19.97
Materials cost
$344.39
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$24.11
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.17
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$403.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$71.24
Total project goal
$474.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$474.91
5 Donors
-$413.00
Donations toward project cost
-$351.05
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$61.95
match offer
-$61.91
Match offer toward project cost
-$52.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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