My students are pre-teens and teenagers with learning and emotional disabilities. They are full of character, enthusiasm, and unique talents, but they struggle greatly with learning academics and completing school work. Many of my students have experienced repeated failures and frustrations in school. More than half of the students at my school receive free or reduced priced lunch, and many have a background of trauma and/or hardship.
In my classroom, each of my amazing, hard working students learns in a different way and has different needs.
My students include: incredible artists, athletes, great friends, creative thinkers, and musicians. However, their success and confidence from these talents does not always translate into the classroom. I'm dedicated to providing my students with the support they need and a classroom designed to help them reach their highest potential and greatest confidence with academics.
My Project
Middle school is no easy task for most students, but it is especially difficult for students with learning disabilities and other special needs. These materials will be used in a resource room for 7th and 8th grade students. Our resource room is used for students to take tests, get extra help with academics, and do homework after school. We currently only have standard desks and tables in the classroom which is not an optimal learning environment for all types of learners. Many of our students learn and work best in alternate positions: sitting on the floor, standing, wiggling on a chair, or even laying down. Many of our students require movement breaks, but have no place to move!
We want to provide our teens with an inviting environment where they can learn comfortably and work productively.
The rug will be set up under a coffee table, and the yoga mats will be available for students who want to work on the floor. The stools can be placed at any table and will allow students to wiggle while they work. The balance boards and elliptical machine will allow students to take appropriate movement breaks without disrupting other students or needing to leave the classroom. The fidget objects will help students who otherwise may be drawing on desks, chewing on pencils, or tapping their fingers. The headphones can be used alone for noise isolation, in blue-tooth mode to listen to white noise, or used traditionally to listen to books on tape or hear things read aloud via text-to-speech apps. Please help us create an environment where our teens will be eager and successful in their learning!
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
Learniture Adjustable-Height Active Learning Stool, Black, LNT-RIA3052BK-SO
• Amazon Business
$130.18
2
$260.36
Ottomanson Royal Collection Contemporary Abstract Circle Design Area Rug, 7'10" X 9'10", Beige
• Amazon Business
$91.66
1
$91.66
Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer
• Amazon Business
$71.78
1
$71.78
Mpow 059 Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV
• Amazon Business
$33.19
2
$66.38
Sportneer Wooden Balance Board for Exercise, Gym, Sport Performance Enhancement, Rehab, Training
• Amazon Business
$22.99
2
$45.98
BalanceFrom BFGY-AP6GY Go Yoga All Purpose Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap, Gray
• Amazon Business
$17.95
2
$35.90
Comfort Cube Fidget Toy - Boosts Cognitive Focus, Improves Productivity, Relieves Stress and Anxiety all at Your Finger Tips!
• Amazon Business
$7.99
3
$23.97
Flippy Stainless Steel Bike Chain Fidget Toys Relieve Your Stress, Anxiety, & Boredom all at your Finger Tips! Also Helps ADD, ADHD, & Autism (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$3.99
3
$11.97
Materials cost
$608.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.12
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$647.12
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$114.20
Total project goal
$761.32
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$761.32
14 Donors
-$502.59
Donations toward project cost
-$434.70
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$67.89
match offer
-$249.91
Match offer toward project cost
-$212.42
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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