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Mrs. Ballou from Moseley, VA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Collaborating in Flexible Seating

My students need flexible seating options, such as yoga mats, kneeling pads, and floor cushions, as well as logic games to provide a more conducive and collaborative learning environment for students in all grade levels.

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My Students

Our school has a long history embedded into the community we serve. Students are excited to attend school where many of their parents and even grandparents went before them. I have an exciting opportunity to start a STEAM Resource program for the first time! When you walk into my classroom you won't see students sitting in desks diligently taking notes, but instead you'll see students brainstorming ideas, drawing images, building models, testing their solution, and more!

My students are spunky, inquisitive, and hardworking.

"I never knew school could be this fun!" a student shouted to a group member as they were working on a STEAM project. It is moments like these that push me to ensure that my students always have opportunities for hands-on, real-life learning experiences. It is wonderful donors, like yourself, that can help me to provide these experiences to our youngest learners!

My Project

In the STEAM resource class I have the exciting opportunity to work with all students in kindergarten through fifth grade! However, can you imagine a little kindergartner trying to climb in chairs that are made for a fifth grader? Knowing the drastic difference in learners, I want to provide a learning environment that is conducive for all of my students.

By providing a wide range of seating options, students will have an opportunity to determine how they learn best, while also learning how to work in a group environment.

Since students will be learning through projects, flexible seating is a perfect avenue for this class because students can pull out a kneeling pad as they sit on the hard floor drawing designs or a yoga mat as they build their model on a low-level table.

The logic games, such as iTrax and Dr. Eureka Speed Logic Game, will help students learn how to collaborate as a team. They will provide the learning opportunity to discuss how we need to share ideas, roles, and successes among everyone in their group. I am excited to help my students reach their full potential as active participants in group projects!

Mrs. Ballou Grange Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Moseley, VA View local requests 750 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ottomanson Royal Collection Contemporary Moroccan Trellis Design Area Rug, 7'10"X9'10", Sage Blue • Amazon Business $82.39 1 $82.39
BalanceFrom GoYoga All Purpose High Density Non-Slip Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap, 1/4", Green • Amazon Business $12.34 4 $49.36
Garden Kneeler Pad by InSassy - Kneeling Mat for Gardening, Baby Bath, Yoga, Prayers & Exercise - High Density Foam Kneeler - Available in 3 Sizes - Large - Extra Large - Largest & Thickest, Green • Amazon Business $7.97 6 $47.82
Extra Thick 34 / 35cm Air Stability Wobble Cushion with Free Pump, Trideer Core Balance Disc, Balance Boards, Posture Trainer, Fitness Stability Pad - Available in Black (34cm Silver) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Sterilite 16924306 Storage Crate, Blue Aquarium, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $32.02 1 $32.02
Learning Resources iTrax Critical Thinking Game, 44 Pieces • Amazon Business $15.54 2 $31.08
Air Stability Wobble Cushion, Blue, 35cm/14in Diameter, Balance Disc, Pump Included • Amazon Business $14.40 2 $28.80
2 Pack Decorative Linen Feel Chair Pads Soft Comfort Measures 16" x 16" Choice of Color (Sienna) • Amazon Business $22.87 1 $22.87
2 Pack Decorative Chair Pads Soft Comfort Measures 16" x 16" (Mineral Blue) • Amazon Business $22.87 1 $22.87
Shape Logic Board Game • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ThinkFun Rush Hour • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Dr. Eureka Speed Logic Game • Amazon Business $15.25 1 $15.25
Fat Brain Toys Coggy • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Educational Insights RiddleCube the Game • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
Educational Insights Kanoodle Extreme • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
Mastermind for Kids -- Codebreaking Game Plays on Three Levels • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
IQ Blox • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ThinkFun Izzi • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$469.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.36

Total project goal

$595.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $595.73

11 Donors

-$290.76

Donations toward project cost

-$253.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.20

match offer

-$297.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$252.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.55

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 $0.00

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