A Comfortable Environment

Funded Oct 24, 2018

Thank you so so much for your generous donation! You completely funded our entire project, which is just amazing! My students and I are so thankful for your support and belief in their success. My students are all in the special education program and on IEPs, and many of them truly benefit from being able to sit and/or stand in class. Prior to having these products I was using a large metal storage unit as a stand up desk which was very loud, and often too tall for some of my shorter students. I also did not have a floor option.

When my students saw these materials in the classroom they were so excited! They immediately started playing with the stand up desks and adjusting the heights. They were amazed that someone they didn't even know believed in them and wanted to help them learn. In my first class every material was used, and students rotated spots as they became in the mood for different positions.

Right now my class is working on algebraic equations. We use a text that shows algebraic formulas in a visual way by using balances. I just gave my class a survey because it is the end of the first term (we are structured in quarters) and here are some of their answers for "My favorite thing about class is..."

- We do fun activities. I actually like math for the first time.

- That it's helpful and it helps you understand things in different ways.

- It is small

- My friends, and teacher is chill

- My desk

- Everything. I like this soo much

- Everything

Thank you so so much again! We really appreciate it :)”

With gratitude,

Ms. Carron