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Mrs. DeGroot from Spirit Lake, IA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stand Up and Work!

My students need two balance boards and standing tables that allow them to stand and wiggle while they work.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. DeGroot's classroom raised $577

This project is fully funded

My Students

When you walk into my classroom, you will see many different seating options for my students. Some are sitting in a chair at the table, and others are at the standing table and desks, in a little rocker chair, and even in a laundry basket. Welcome to a room with flexible seating!

My students are eager learners.

They love to read, play math games, work on coding and write stories. They work and collaborate with one another to learn. One of my goals in teaching is to foster children's creativity, imagination, critical thinking, decision making and perseverance. My students are challenged to think deeper throughout the day. A physical environment that allows students to move freely and gives comfort while working would help them focus better and increase work quality.

My Project

Fist graders are just like us adults when it comes to working. Can you imagine sitting in a hard chair and working all day? I know I won't be able to focus too long! We all need to be able to move a little to keep our minds fresh to learn. I believe in providing young students with many seating options to meet their physical and emotional needs. I would love to have a couple of balance boards and standing desks that give students a little movement while they stand and work.

Please help me with this project so that my students can have a great place to learn and grow into future innovators!

Mrs. DeGroot Spirit Lake Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Spirit Lake, IA View local requests 21 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Victor ST570 Steppie Balance Board, The Healthy Alternative to Anti Fatigue Mats, Must-Have for Any Standing Desk, 22-1/2" by 14-1/2" by 2-1/8", 2 Tone Gray • Amazon Business $94.58 2 $189.16
DESK - CS CONTEMPORARY STAND UP COLLABORATION - 21X16X33 HEXAGON LAMINATE TOP - CHROME FRAME - 30-43 ADJ HEIGHT - SPECIFY TOP COLOR • School Specialty $107.77 1 $107.77
DESK - CS CONTEMPORARY STAND UP COLLABORATION - 21X16X33 HEXAGON LAMINATE TOP - CHROME FRAME - 30-43 ADJ HEIGHT - SPECIFY TOP COLOR • School Specialty $107.77 1 $107.77
GRAY GLACE (PP) - CLASSROOM SELECT • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00
GRAY GLACE (PP) - CLASSROOM SELECT • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00
OPTION CLASS - CS CONTEMPORARY LAMINATE TOP COLOR OPTION • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00
OPTION CLASS - CS CONTEMPORARY LAMINATE TOP COLOR OPTION • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$404.70

Vendor shipping charges

$21.55

Sales tax

$27.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$490.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.48

Total project goal

$576.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$576.52

2 Donors

-$504.89

Donations toward project cost

-$490.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$71.63

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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