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Ms. Rader from Indianapolis IN is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Quest For No Desks

My students need two classic bean bag chairs, four yoga mats, three 3-tier open shelf units, and six 6-cube storage units.

  • $546 goal

This project expired on July 22, 2016.

This project expired on July 22, 2016.

My Students

Life in the Academy for Superheroes is never dull! We are superheroes in training developing our vision, heart, strength, endurance, and speed superpowers to not only be educational superheroes, but world changers! We embrace individuality and use our differences to gain deeper understandings.

My class is comprised of 24 first grade students with a vast array of academic levels and always on the move.

Our school focuses on individual growth in all aspects (social, behaviorally, and academically). Our motto and focus is to be team builders, problem solvers and thinkers. To strengthen these skills, we love learning through games and activities where we aren't tied to our desks.

My Project

The materials we are asking for would allow us to remove all traditional student desks. Many of my children's learning styles would be best met if allowed to sit on the floor or stand during instruction or individual work time. These supplies would provide some seating as well as storage for their books and belongings allowing us flexibility not only in our seating choices, but our ability to collaborate on classroom activities.

Many of my students would benefit greatly by having another option for seating.

Research shows that children (and adults) thrive when given different seating options. We are active learners who love to collaborate! Some projects and activities are limited because of space.

Ms. Rader
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storage Solutions® Wire 6 Cube Storage - Silver 14.8 X 30.2 X 44.6 Inches • Amazon Business $39.95 6 $239.70
Furinno 11208EX Pasir 3-Tier Open Shelf, Espresso • Amazon Business $21.97 3 $65.91
Comfort Research Classic Bean Bag Chair, Chartreuse Polka Dot • Amazon Business $26.00 2 $52.00
Yes4All BLUE PVC Yoga Mat 1/8" (3mm) thick 68" Long x24" Wide - ²Y9DRZ • Amazon Business $11.49 4 $45.96

Materials cost

$403.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.82

Total project goal

$545.44

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