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Mrs. Cruz from Union Springs, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wiggle While We Work

My students need a variety of alternative seating choices to keep them active and focused while learning.

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My Students

My classroom is filled with energetic, kindergarten students that are curious about everything! I use a combination of whole group, small group, partner, and independent working time daily. Many of my students have diverse learning styles and needs.

The students come from a wide range of backgrounds; however, like many other children, they are hardworking students who love to learn and explore!

We spend lots of time looking for information to solve problems and to help us answer questions about things we are wondering about.

My Project

Kindergarten students need a lot of space to move while they learn. Some students prefer standing desks, working in a comfortable chair, or laying on the floor. Research shows that students are better able to focus when allowed to choose to work in the way that's most comfortable for them and in a way that allows for movement. I would like to be able to provide more seating choices for my students to choose from.

I asked my students at the end of the year what would help them to learn better.

They all agreed that they would like different things to sit on throughout the room. Together, we brainstormed a list of things that they'd like to have in our classroom. One thing that all my students said was that they'd like a trampoline! They were very excited at the thought of being able to have more choices and the opportunity to move while working and learning.

All of these alternative seating options will provide students the chance to move and wiggle helping them to learn and stay active for more than 60 minutes a day while still engaging in the topic at hand.

Wobble pads and balance balls will give my students much needed movement and sensory input as they work hard at learning. Stools and different chairs will allow students to work on developing their core muscles while maintaining attention and focus. A trampoline will give my students with special needs a great opportunity to receive much needed sensory input while being active during instruction.

These alternative seating options provide students with over 60 minutes of activity and movement, which will help their growing bodies and brains learn even better!

Mrs. Cruz A.J. Smith Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Union Springs, NY 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Soft Rocker Chair, Blue $140.99 1 $140.99
SUESPORT Air Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Banlance Disc, Twist Massage, Fitness and Exercise, Pump Included, Diameter 14 Inch, Purple $14.99 6 $89.94
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, Purple $79.98 1 $79.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Blue $19.98 4 $79.92
Portable & Foldable Trampoline - 36" Dia. Durable Construction Safe for Kids with Padded Frame Cover and Handle / 1 Year Warranty - Yellow $66.99 1 $66.99
Big Joe Cuddle Chair, Sapphire $28.08 2 $56.16
Wooden Sitting Stools (set of 2) $52.99 1 $52.99
KEET Roundy Kid's Chair Gingham, Navy $49.99 1 $49.99
Mammut Childrens Pink Stool ~ Ikea (Pink, 1) $17.79 2 $35.58

Materials cost

$652.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$692.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.18

Total project goal

$814.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $814.51

1 Donor

-$96.00

Donations toward project cost

-$81.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.40

match offer

-$718.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$610.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$107.78

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