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Mrs. Dean from Holly Ridge, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Future Leaders on the Move!

My students need to wiggle! It is essential to learning! These tools will help improve students' balance, attention and focus while in the classroom.

  • $531 goal

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My Students

I teach the sweetest bunch of 3rd graders who come from varying backgrounds, including transient military families and low-income households. We have been recognized as a Global-Ready School for teaching globally-minded, future leaders. Through a program known as Leader in Me, we also strive to practice the 7 habits of happy kids throughout our school days.

When the atmosphere encourages learning, the learning is irresistible.

My students learn best through hands-on, authentic experiences that allow them to move throughout the classroom. My students particularly enjoy dancing, singing, and group jump rope games.

My Project

My students currently use exercise balls as a flexible seating option in our classroom. This allows them to engage their core muscles and improve balance while working. The exercise balls are used daily during math and reading rotations. It is the most sought-out area to sit in our room. We are requesting bases for the ball sets that will allow my students to continue using this flexible seating option safely.

Moving is essential to learning!

My students need to be able to move their feet often and fidget without disrupting those around them. Bouncy bands will allow these Third graders to move, even when required to sit at their desks. This useful tool will help to improve attention and focus for my students.

Mrs. Dean Dixon Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Holly Ridge, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

21 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bouncy Bands for Desks (Black) ADHD Foot Fidgets • Amazon Business $12.71 24 $305.04
Exercise Ball Base (4 piece, easy storage design) - Stand To Keep Your Balance Ball Stable for Workouts or Use As An Office Chair At Your Work Desk - Create a Pregnancy Seat For Birthing Exercises, Yo • Amazon Business $15.99 5 $79.95

Materials cost

$384.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$450.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.55

Total project goal

$530.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$530.34

4 Donors

-$135.00

Donations toward project cost

-$115.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

match offer

-$394.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$335.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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$0.00

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