I teach 5th grade math and science in a rural school. I have a diverse group of learners that love school. Regardless of their abilities, I have discovered that my students are eager learners that are highly motivated and want to do better each and everyday.
My students are faced with many challenges.
What I have learned in my career is that children are resilient and can/will persevere when faced with such challenges. My students are dedicated learners who always strive to do their best.
Although I may not have control over what my students are facing in their home life, I do have control over our classroom environment! I strive to make our room a safe, warm and loving environment where everyone is a contributing member.
My Project
The stand up desk, the bean bag chair and the 3 lap desks will make such a difference in my classroom. I have been working toward making my classroom more kinesthetically designed, in order to create genuine student engagement. Research has shown dramatic increases in concentration, according to Fast Company (2015), and students become more attentive when using a standing desk.
Our class time is filled with projects, experiments, and hands-on lessons everyday.
Fifth grade students need to move around and find comfortable places to work and collaborate. Offering a variety of work spaces increases focus and engagement. Sitting in a cramped desk can be a distraction and standing at a regular desk too long can be uncomfortable for my growing fifth graders! The comfort of the bean bag chair will help to minimize fidgeting and distracting behaviors for some students. The ease of moving the bean bag chair will make forming collaborative groups quick and easy. Thank you so much for considering our project.
Safco Products 1201BE Alphabetter Stand-Up Desk with Swinging Footrest Bar, 28" x 20" Standard Top, Black Frame/Beige Top
• Amazon Business
$219.98
1
$219.98
Big Joe Aloha Chair, Ash
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Large Bed Tray NNEWVANTE Multifunction Laptop Desk Lap Desk Foldable Portable Standing Outdoor Camping Table, Breakfast Reading Tray Holder for Couch Floor for Adults/Students/Kids (Gentleman Black)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Laptop Bed Tray NNEWVANTE Laptop Desk Lap Desk Foldable Portable Standing Outdoor Camping Table, Breakfast Reading Tray Holder for Couch Floor Students Kids Young Color(Orange)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Laptop Bed Tray NNEWVANTE Laptop Desk for Bed Sofa Lap Desk Foldable Portable Standing Outdoor Camping Table, Breakfast Reading Tray Holder for Couch Floor Students Young Color(Yellow)
• Amazon Business
$15.40
1
$15.40
Materials cost
$310.35
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.66
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$345.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$60.88
Total project goal
$405.89
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$405.89
9 Donors
-$403.42
Donations toward project cost
-$345.01
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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