Standing Up to Learn

The Description

With these funds I will...purchase an AlphaBetter Stand Up Desk for my students who need a variety of mediums to access the curriculum (like this one http://www.amazon.com/Safco-Products-1201BE-Alphabetter-Stand-Up/dp/B003QXLR0A/ref=sr_1_2?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1457499373&sr=8-2&keywords=Alpha+Stand+up+desk). "Standing desks give students the opportunity to move, be more focused and comfortable. When you achieve this, you automatically have students learning more. The AlphaBetter Desk and Footrest Bar ('fidget bar') contribute to an Active Classroom environment, allowing students to stand and move, helping to burn excess energy, calories and potentially helping them focus. It also allows students to naturally fidget with the aptly-named 'fidget bar', providing movement they may no longer get during physical education classes, recess or at home. Even these small movements can be beneficial to a student's activity level, and may help them live a healthier lifestyle." This Is a great tool for my students who are easily distracted or bored sitting in a chair. This stand-up desk will help improve my classroom by reducing inappropriate behaviors (ex.
getting out of their seat, rocking on the chair, standing up) and increase positive behaviors which include focus and attention. My students will have the flexibility to move (stand up) throughout the day rather than be stuck in a chair to work. This desk will cost $223. 

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal I will purchase...a DonorsChoose.org gift card with the amount received and make a donation to one of my current projects on their website.  My current project is for two AlphaBetter Stand Up Desks and I am half way there.  

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About the Creator

I love my job. I am a Special Education Teacher who serve students with a disability. I have been teaching for 11 years and have enjoyed every moment of it. Everyday is a new day and everyday, there is something to be learned! I am a mother of two girls, 13 and 8 respectively. While not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, sipping a nice cup of coffee, learning new things such as soap making and scrapbooking/crafting.

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