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Mrs. Lamb from El Cajon, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Become Healthy and Effective Learners

My students need a parachute and baseball materials for physical education, as well as options for flexible seating such as ball chairs and peanut balls.

  • $472 goal

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My Students

This section asks to describe what makes my students special and I don't even know where to begin! My students come from a variety of different backgrounds. Some are newcomers from the Middle East, while some come from families where generations have attended the very school they are at now. I make sure to do everything possible to send my students out into the world as compassionate, tolerant individuals. The neighborhood I teach in is high poverty, but our school really tries to level the playing field for all students.

Each of my students is passionate about a number of different things and, as a teacher, I try to find ways to ignite that passion.

Not all of my students are excellent at math or reading, but they might love sports or technology. As a class, we enjoy coming up with ways to incorporate a little bit of ourselves into what we are learning.

My Project

A lot of my students struggle with bottled up energy throughout the day. Often times, this energy can get in the way of their learning and make it difficult for them to stay focused. My students are very capable and finding different outlets for their energy has really benefited their learning.

I am constantly looking for ways to help my students get their "wiggles" out.

Whether that means looking for new P.E. games to play, "brain breaks" to take, or flexible seating to try out! To date, we already have floor cushions, wobble cushions, stadium seats and lap desks in the classroom, but stability balls would be a nice addition to the classroom. I envision my students using the stability balls at their desks, but also taking them around the room with clipboards when they are collaborating with other students. Quite a few of my students work every day to overcome various learning disabilities and having flexible seating options is just another tool they use to help themselves stay engaged and focused.

Physical Education has also been a challenge. My school has some P.E. equipment, but a lot of it is things my students have used for years and are bored with. Things like baseball, a parachute and flashlights for "tag" would really bring a lot of excitement back to P.E. for my fifth graders!

Mrs. Lamb W.D. Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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El Cajon, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Milliard Anti-Burst Peanut Ball Variety Pack - Approximate Sizes: Green 39x20" (100x50cm) & Blue 31x15" (80x40cm) Physio Roll • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, Ocean • Amazon Business $79.98 1 $79.98
EverBrite 18-Pack Mini Aluminum LED Flashlight Set with Lanyard Batteries Included • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Fellowes Workstation Letter Size Desk Tray Organizer, Wire, Black (60112) • Amazon Business $4.60 5 $23.00
Easton S50 Youth Bat 2014 (-10) - ONE COLOR - 27 IN / 17 OZ • DICK'S Sporting Goods $19.99 1 $19.99
12 Foot Kids Colorful Play Parachute, 8 Handles, Perfect Toy Tent For Outdoor Games, Backyard Fun, Children Physical Education Activities • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Kevenz 2" High Multicolor Soccer Field Cone Markers, Set of 50 discs, with a carry strap (2st generation Cones) (2st Generation Cones) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
American Educational Products Cubes with Actions Numbers Fitness Dice, Set of 2 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nasco PE07211E "Soft Skin" Foam Ball, Super 70, 2-1/2" Diameter, All Grade Levels (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Fun Express - Educational - Dozen 5in Assorted Nylon Bean Bags Toy • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
BSN Orange Throw Down Bases (5 Piece) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$333.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $30.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$401.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.80

Total project goal

$471.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $471.98

1 Donor

-$471.98

Donations toward project cost

-$401.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.80

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