Help me give my students stools, balance balls, and Bouncy Bands to use as flexible seating option to allow them to see that from an early age learning can be fun and engaging!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pierce's classroom raised $503
This project is fully funded
My Students
Currently, in my class I have 17 inspiring scholars. I teach first grade at a low income, high needs elementary school in Charlotte, NC. In my class I have 3 English language learners and 1 student that receives additional services. My students enter my classroom everyday with a handshake, high-five, or hug (in some cases all three). Despite whatever struggles or setbacks may occur beyond my walls, I want the interactions and education they receive in my classroom to be encouraging and optimistic. I want them to leave my class understanding that they matter, it's okay to make mistakes, and that learning can be FUN!
My students are creative, enthusiastic, and consistently positive.
They love to learn! They are bustling with energy from the moment they enter my door in the morning to the moment they leave. Their energy inspires me to be a better teacher and a better human being. As a first year teacher I can feel overwhelmed at times by the workload and all of these new experiences. However, it is my class, my 17 students that ground me and encourage me to give them my all everyday.
My Project
The seating and supplies I have requested for my classroom will go directly to being a flexible seating option for my first grade students. Flexible seating shows my students learning can be fun and engaging. It also allows students to take charge of their learning and make better choices that work for them and how they learn. Currently, during independent work times my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at other tables or laying on our carpet with pillows and clip boards. During instruction time as well I have 2 flexible seating options that my students have the opportunity to use and "pass" to another scholar who is making excellent choices. This choice and ability to have a voice in our classroom has increased productivity and engagement.
I want to expand my scholars options for seating even more, while also teaching them that we all have different ways we learn.
I want my scholars to tap into how they learn best. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them to succeed. I have noticed outstanding differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk. I plan on having different levels of flexible seating options bands for students who prefer to sit in a desk but need that leg movement. The bouncy balls I plan to have located in an area for use during independent work time. And the stools will be dispersed throughout.
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
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-AUH1200AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools 12" Height (Pack of 5)
• Amazon Business
$79.60
1
$79.60
REEHUT Stability Balance Disc Trainer w/Free 9-Page Ebook - 13" Diameter Wobble Cushion w/Air Pump for Workout, Therapy, Fitness and Training Exercise (Black)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
5
$69.95
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Pink, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$16.98
3
$50.94
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$16.98
3
$50.94
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Lime Green, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$16.98
3
$50.94
Clipboards (Set of 30) by Office Solutions Direct! ECO FRIENDLY Hardboard Clipboard Pack, Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Classroom Supplies
• Amazon Business
$32.95
1
$32.95
Kick Bands Bouncy Chair Bands for Kids - Alternative Flexible Seating Classroom Supplies for Elementary School - ADHD Sensory Fidgets for Classroom Chairs - Bounce Fidget Band by Solace (10-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Materials cost
$363.31
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$28.34
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.45
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$427.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$75.37
Total project goal
$502.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$502.47
4 Donors
-$427.76
Donations toward project cost
-$384.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$43.16
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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