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Mrs. Kiser-Gruen from Springfield, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Our Wiggles Out While Still Learning!

My students need Reclining Stadium Seats, Bouncy Bands, and Gaiam Balance Balls as seating options while learning in the classroom!

  • $250 goal

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My Students

My 3rd graders are amazing little individuals! They come into my classroom every morning with bright energetic smiles ready to take on the day.

Our school is an AVID Elementary school, that focuses on positive growth mindset through student's individual determination.

The student's in my classroom, believe in themselves and each other. They work collaboratively in small groups throughout the day. Each member is very important to the learning process by positively encouraging and helping each other.

We thank you for your support!!!

My Project

Students are inside the classroom for the majority of the day, for 5 days a week. As much as I like to get them up and moving around while learning, sometimes that just isn't enough.

Not every student is able to sit still in a chair at their desk and be able to 100% focus on their academics.

With these flexible seating options, those students would be able to choose how to sit or stand while still participating in the classroom. This will allow the students to wriggle out their energy and still concentrate on their lessons without disrupting other students.

The balance balls and bouncy bands are going to allow students to stay at their small groups or desks and still fidget without disturbing their teammates wether working together or alone.

For students that prefer to work alone and sometimes not at their desks, the recliner stadium seat will allow them to go sit somewhere else and still be fully participating with the assignment.

Mrs. Kiser-Gruen Butler Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Kiser-Gruen

Springfield, IL View local requests

More than half 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

32 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Portable Multiuse Adjustable Recliner Stadium Seat by Trademark Innovations (Black) • Amazon Business $25.82 2 $51.64
Bouncy Bands for Desks • Amazon Business $11.95 4 $47.80
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Grey, 52cm • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Blue, 52cm • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96

Materials cost

$179.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.42

Total project goal

$249.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $249.47

2 Donors

-$191.82

Donations toward project cost

-$178.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.77

match offer

-$40.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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