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Mrs. Instone from Chula Vista, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Encouraging a Love of Learning

Help me give my students alternative seating, tools to support learning, and prizes to foster motivation.

  • $486 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I'm excited to launch this project for my amazing 4th graders! I have a variety of student needs in my class, including students with disabilities and newcomers with limited English. This project will support in creating a sense of community, building confidence, and fostering a love of learning.

Students learn best when they have options to move to different seating choices throughout the classroom.

Having new stools and cushions would allow my students the ability to focus on their learning whether they are working independently or with a group. In addition, having the chair bands placed on the bottoms of classroom chairs could allow students to move their feet while completing a task.

Who doesn't love to earn prizes when they've worked hard? The squishies and stickers are some of my fourth graders favorite things! Also, students will be able to use the beads and chenille sticks to make fun little crafts. Earning prizes and craft time will continue to motivate students throughout the school year.

A few of the other items requested will support students in all areas of learning. The headphones will support online instruction as students access online components throughout reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The sand timers will help students needing a short break track the break time independently.

Learning should be fun for students. The playing cards will be used in a variety of ways to support number sense and math facts. In addition, the long jump ropes and gatorskin foam ball will assist in developing coordination and teamwork during our PE time.

Mrs. Instone
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pearington Plastic Classroom Stools for Kids, Multipurpose Stool Chairs, Flexible Seating, Stacking Stools, Stainless Steel Legs - Set of 5, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $81.17 1 $81.17
Factory Direct Partners SoftScape 15 inch Round Classroom Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for Daycare, Preschool, Playroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Assorted, 11232-AS • Amazon Business $64.70 1 $64.70
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Headphones Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds (Black) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Yunaking 130PCS Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy, Kawaii Squishies Party Favors for Kids Stress Relief Fidget Toys Treasure Box Toys Classroom Prizes Kid Easter Egg Fillers Xmas Goodie Bag Stuffers, Random • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
S&S Worldwide Gator Skin Special-8 Foam Ball. Orange PU Coated Ball with Medium Density Foam Core. Soft No-Sting Ball is Great for GaGa Pits, Dodgeball, Kickball, Volleyball, PE Games and More. • Amazon Business $21.60 1 $21.60
Royalty Double Dutch Jump Ropes (Set of 2) Light Blue, Perfect Length 14 Feet, Tangle-Free, Heavy Weight No Need for Doubling, For Beginning and Advanced Jumpers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
30 Pcs Face Stress Balls,2.5" Funny Face Squeeze Balls,Stress Relief Balls for Gifts,Kids,Party Favors,Present Fillers,Coworkers • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Feety Chair Bands for ADHD Kids (5-Pack) Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Students with Fidgety Feet to Kick and Bounce, Sensory Fidget Bands for Chairs and Desks - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Maverick Playing Cards, Standard Index, Red and Blue, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hygloss Pony Bead, 6 x 9 mm, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 1000 • School Specialty $10.49 1 $10.49
Reward Stickers for Kids,600PCS Motivational Stickers for Teachers Stickers Packs,Cute Animal Reward Stickers for Students Award School Incentive Stickers Teacher Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Amazon Basics Polypropylene (PP) Sheet Protector, Non-Glare, 200 Pack, Clear • Amazon Business $8.74 1 $8.74
Pipe Cleaners- 100 Pc. Pipe Cleaner Assorted Colors 12” Chenille Stems, Pipe Cleaners Craft, Fuzzy Sticks Great Craft Supplies DIY Art & Craft Projects| 6mm x12 inch • Amazon Business $6.76 1 $6.76
FIDGET TOYS(Package of 10, 5 colors) Stress Relieve toy, Focus Enhance, Soothing Marble Fidgets for Children and Adults, has helped with ADHD ADD OCD Autism, Depressions and Anxiety disorders • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Teacher Created Resources Small Sand Timers, 3 Minutes, Pack of 4 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Teacher Created Resources Small Sand Timers, 10 Minute, Pack of 4 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$344.08

Vendor shipping charges

$2.25

Sales tax

$31.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.88

Total project goal

$485.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$485.85

7 Donors

-$420.42

Donations toward project cost

-$357.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.06

match offer

-$65.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.81

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