Yoga Balls/ Moving = Learning!!!

Funded Dec 16, 2015

Thank you so much to all of you for your kindness and generosity! My students and I were completely overwhelmed to know that others would care so much and give so willingly to a classroom that they have never even visited! You all are the reason that my students come to class everyday with a smile on their faces and ready to learn.

When I posted my project, I mentioned that my students were high energy, and the reading program they are participating in is a lot of sitting and building/discussing words. The yoga balls have provided movement to their daily routine that they were not able to do prior to receiving the yoga balls. It has actually helped me to move through my curriculum at a faster pace, because I don't have to stop and have students stand to do a movement activity to break the routine. They are now able to consistently move when they feel they need to move. It has given them the independence to take control of their own learning.

I hope that you have been able to see the pictures that I have posted of the students using the yoga balls. Obviously, a picture cannot reflect the bouncing the students are doing on the yoga balls, but I can assure you that they are enjoying every minute of using them daily. I have other students visit our classroom on occasion, and they all love the idea of bouncing and learning!

Thank you again for donating to my classroom. Educators are so fortunate to have individuals like you all that understand the need teachers have for classroom support. You are the reason that I am seeing success and motivation in my students, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

With gratitude,

Mrs. S.