I love my students for a lot of reasons, but the main reason is because they are all so unique. My school has a very wide variety of students who come from diverse backgrounds. In one class, I have a student who milks cows in the morning, a student from an inner city background, and another who is an immigrant from the Marshall Islands.
The coolest part about their varied backgrounds, is that they all work well together despite their differences.
I can put just about any two kids together and they will work to create something wonderful. I love that they come to my room ready to learn and willing to try, despite the challenges they face outside of school.
My Project
Much like my students are each unique, they each have unique learning styles. I have learned that a typical desk is not how most students want to learn. My classroom lessons include a variety of instruction that is often collaborative, and my students deserve the equipment to work together effectively. This means I need desks and seats that are easily moved into different configurations based on the requirements of the assignment. While I hope to acquire tables from my school, that's about as flexible as it gets. I believe in having a variety of seating available that students can choose from, so they can learn best. Students know what they need to be successful, and alternative seating is one of those necessary elements of a classroom.
ECR4Kids-ELR-15810 The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified, Eggplant (10-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$199.99
1
$199.99
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary
• Amazon Business
$66.52
2
$133.04
Materials cost
$333.03
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$22.81
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$390.84
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$68.97
Total project goal
$459.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$459.81
8 Donors
-$398.05
Donations toward project cost
-$348.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$49.71
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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