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Mrs. Westphal's Classroom

  • Johnston Elementary School
  • Appleton, WI
  • More than half 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

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  • Using Our Creative Side!

    Funded Nov 11, 2023

    We have been so busy creating and learning during the first semester of school! Using the donations, students have been able to show what they know in different ways. Here is what we have done so far!

    - Watercolor with crayon to show the symbolism from fiction books

    - Watercolor project to relate to bioluminescence

    - Batik science project (using glue instead of wax) to show connections between two concepts from our firsts science unit

    - Mixed media art with watercolor and collage for an autobiography essay

    I am looking forward to embark on a cross stitch project using the cloth and sewing needles this spring in a collaboration with the Paine Arts and Garden Center, as well as our constellation sewing project. So many more fun things ahead. We wouldn't have been able to do any of these projects without your generous donations. I can't thank you enough!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Westphal

  • Move to Focus!

    Funded Nov 30, 2021

    My students were so excited when the donations first came in, my 5th graders were very vocal about their appreciation for the new tools! They couldn't wait to try them out, use them during lessons and independent work time, and throughout the day. Now, months later, they still eagerly choose between the wobble chairs or seats on Monday mornings when they have the choice to pick something new. They are able to focus better, make better independent work choices, and do the best of their ability. Thank you for helping my students do their best!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Westphal

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 5 other donors.
Research has proven that movement benefits brain function. I make it a focus in my class to have my students up and moving while they learn as much as possible. My students also need to complete independent work at their desks. I want to provide them movement opportunities while seated. I will use the wobble seats and wobble chair feet to allow them this movement, that many of them crave. 1/3 of my students will be able to utilize these tools in order to help them focus on doing their best learning.

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Research has proven that movement benefits brain function. I make it a focus in my class to have my students up and moving while they learn as much as possible. My students also need to complete independent work at their desks. I want to provide them movement opportunities while seated. I will use the wobble seats and wobble chair feet to allow them this movement, that many of them crave. 1/3 of my students will be able to utilize these tools in order to help them focus on doing their best learning.

About my class

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