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  • Canterbury Elementary School
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 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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Our students often have a difficult time sitting appropriately for extended periods of time. Many of our students tend to rock back and forth in their chairs or are in constant motion. If our project is funded, we will be able to offer our students alternative seating like balance balls and balance pods. to help them focus in the way that they learn best! They will benefit by burning more calories, using up excess energy, improving metabolism, increasing motivation and engagement, creating better oxygen flow to the brain, and improving posture and core strength. Given these tools, our students will experience happiness and success in their daily learning.

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Our students often have a difficult time sitting appropriately for extended periods of time. Many of our students tend to rock back and forth in their chairs or are in constant motion. If our project is funded, we will be able to offer our students alternative seating like balance balls and balance pods. to help them focus in the way that they learn best! They will benefit by burning more calories, using up excess energy, improving metabolism, increasing motivation and engagement, creating better oxygen flow to the brain, and improving posture and core strength. Given these tools, our students will experience happiness and success in their daily learning.

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