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Ms. DeLisa from Long Branch, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Only Way to Learn Math is to do Math.

Help me give my students Wobble Chairs for a focused and distraction-free classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DeLisa's classroom raised $1,471

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are excited and energetic typical 11-year-olds, except they are not. My students come from very diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Many of my students are bilingual; they speak English as a second language.

In our class, we utilize collaboration and peer learning/teaching as tools to build the skills of all of the students.

We are a part of a math department that is proud to implement and focus on collaborative classroom structures to increase engagement and learning. The work we do extends beyond developing math skills into building real-world skills such as teamwork, building relationships, and utilizing resources. In addition, there is a strong focus on building confidence and developing a growth mindset.

My Project

I do my best to create an engaging classroom by integrating collaborative structures and take the pressure off of knowing and place it on learning. It's working, my students are engaged. They make me proud everyday. However, the students are still young and energized. This means that for 90 minutes I remind students to stop making unnecessary noises. The noises come from tapping ... tapping their feet, their fingers, their pencils. Tapping everywhere. I remind them to also stop tipping their chairs.

In a recent reflection, my students reported being stressed.

Math gives many students anxiety. In addition, many of my students come from economically disadvantaged homes and struggle with the effects of the stress that has on their home life. It's no wonder they can not contain their energy. I also don't want them to have to. While I have some squishy toys I do not have enough, but they work at reducing distracting energy releases. I also add stand up activities, but it's not enough. I want my students to be able to release their energy whenever they need to. It just needs to be a productive release. Kids are happy to trade tapping and tipping for something else, especially something they enjoy. So let's give them the trade and make math more enjoyable and more kid-friendly by adding some ways to release their anxiety, stress, and energy in a positive way. These wobble stools (20 in total) and Squishes will provide safe energy releases that the kids need and that will help everyone focus during the 90 minutes of math class. These stools will last in my class for years to come.

Ms. DeLisa Long Branch Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of 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

56 students impacted 22donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA727DC - Flex-Space 16" Wobble Chair Bundle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $341.94 3 $1,025.82
CR126GR - Wobble Chair - 16" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 2 $119.98
Kingyao 6pcs Slow Rising squishies Squishy Toys Jumbo squishies, Hamburger Popcorn Cake Ice Cream Pizza Kawaii Squishy Toys or Stress Relief Squeeze Toys Party Favors for Kids Adults Decorative Props • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96

Materials cost

$1,201.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,249.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$220.55

Total project goal

$1,470.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,470.34

17 Donors

-$903.87

Donations toward project cost

-$790.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.08

match offer

-$540.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$459.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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 $0.00

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