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
I teach pre-k and kindergarten in Yonkers, NY. My students range in age from 3 to 6 years old. Our school is the only public Montessori school in the country that educates children from pre-k through twelfth grade. We have over 1,200 students enrolled. It's a wonderful place for students from diverse backgrounds to grow educationally, get involved, and have a meaningful pre-k through high school experience. Our instructional program is rooted in the Montessori philosophy. The curriculum and extra-curricular activities are aligned with New York State Common Core Standards.
My Project
Studies show that if a classroom is intentionally designed to support different modes of learning, children are more apt to stay engaged. Even as adults, it is difficult to sit for extended periods of time and stay focused. Last year was especially difficult for young learners because they were expected to sit at their desks for hours at a time. Flexible seating is a great solution to meet the needs of students who need to move around the classroom while still keeping them socially distanced. Flexible classrooms give students a choice in what kind of learning space works best for them. It allows for student choice, movement, and agility. Flexible seatings helps keep young minds more alert and focused.
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
ECR4Kids - ELR-15810-GY The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Grey
• Amazon Business
$27.30
6
$163.80
Whitmor Storage Cubes - Stackable Interlocking Wire Shelves - Black (Set of 6)
• Amazon Business
$39.52
4
$158.08
SueSport 2 Pack Air Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Balance Disc, Twist Massage, 14 Inch, Black
• Amazon Business
$29.99
3
$89.97
Little Tikes 3' Trampoline – Amazon Exclusive
• Amazon Business
$59.36
1
$59.36
Materials cost
$471.21
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.07
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$508.28
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.70
Total project goal
$597.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$597.98
2 Donors
-$597.98
Donations toward project cost
-$508.28
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Alvarado and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
