Help me give my students the tools to have brain breaks in math class that is exciting and fun for them.
$218 goal
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My students attend a middle school in Las Vegas, NV. The school serves approximately 1,000 students across grades 6, 7, and 8. The school is fairly racially homogenous with the following demographics: 87% Hispanic, 9% black, 1% white, 1% Pacific Island, 1% American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 1% identified as multiracial. Approximately 46% of students are identified as English language learners. All of the students are economically disadvantaged families and the state classifies all of the students as low-income.
On average, my eighth-grade students struggle with math.
We are one of the lowest-performing middle schools in Las Vegas. Most of my students are at a third to fourth-grade level in math. I am determined to help these students become grade-level-ready in math and prepare them for high school.
My Project
One area of focus I have for my classes this year is helping students move information from their working memory into their long-term memory. One way I want to do this is through brain breaks. Studies have shown that it is important for students to take a break after learning material so their brains get time to link the information into their long-term memory.
In my math class, I want to give my students the brain breaks they deserve.
If a student needs to use a Pop-It or watch different colors flow for a minute and then get back into learning material, I want them to have the opportunity.
Not only will these materials help with brain breaks, but also with big emotions. In middle school, students can have big emotions and need a moment to themselves to collect their thoughts. These brain break tools can also help students regulate their feelings.
Nearly all 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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Materials cost
$141.74
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$11.13
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.13
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$185.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$32.65
Total project goal
$217.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$217.65
1 Donor
-$72.55
Donations toward project cost
-$61.67
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$10.88
match offer
-$145.09
Match offer toward project cost
-$123.33
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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