Everyone's Included!

School:: Dune Lakes Elementary School
Subject:: Teaching Quality
Teacher:: Andrew Farris
: Rebecca King
Students Impacted:: 10
Grade:: Pre K - 5
Date:: September 27, 2021

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

The Alys Foundation - $1,399.96

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 10

The grant I was awarded made a huge impact on my ESE student's. It gave them the ability to work on skills that otherwise would have been a little more difficult to achieve success. The equipment that I was able to purchase allowed for more accommodations/modifications for each student. We were able to utilize a balance beam to work on their balancing skills/coordination. The multi-ring basketball system gave the students more opportunities to be suucessful due to it having multiple goals at differing heights. The urban rebounder trampoline was a big hit because it allowed the students to get some energy out while also providing a good core workout. Most of our inclusion students having sensory processing issues so the sensory balls help aid in their calming strategies. Having more adaptive physical education equipment is vital to having a well-rounded pe program. It was important that we provide every student a chance to be engaged in activities where they can achieve success. This grant paved the way for that to happen and I will be forever grateful for the support and passion you have for these students and our community. Thank you so much for your help!

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Original Grant Overview

Goal

The goal is to ensure each student is provided with physical education services that meets their specific needs. We are striving to enhance motor skill development and self-esteem in all students.

What will be done with my students

Adaptive equipment will be utilized to help special need students participate in the physical education setting. Equipment specifically would be the following:
1. Hand balls (sensory)
2. Create-A-Course (coordination)
3. Hoppers (strength/balance)
4. Urban rebounder (aerobic capacity/ADHD)
5. Adjustable multi-ring stand (adjustable basketball goal)
6. Foam dome (core strength/balance)

Benefits to my students

This equipment would have a lasting on all of the special needs students at our school in the present and future. It would have the following benefits:
1. Improve self-esteem
2. feeling of accomplishment
3. reduction in anxiety
4. enhance motor skills

Some of the gen-ed equipment doesn't target the needs of all students in our physical education classes. We want to be more inclusive and provide as many resources as possible to increase student success.

Budget Narrative

Funds will be used specifically to purchase the six adaptive equipment items listed.

Elevated Urban Rebounder- The 1/4 Fold Elevated Urban Rebounder is easy on joints and can be used in a flat or elevated position.
Hoppers- Fun way to develop leg strength, balance, and improving aerobic capacity.
Handballs- Ball set is perfect for squeezing, tossing, catching, and for sensory processing.
Create-A-Course Set- Soft durable nylon covered foam pieces that attach easily for multiple designs.
Multi-Colored Foam Dome- Use flat or rounded side for climbing, rocking, and balance skills.
Multi-Ring Basketball goal- Great for increasing success rate for students with special needs.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	Elevated Urban Rebounder	$118.99
2	Hoppers	$36.99
3	Hand balls	$35.99
4	Create-A-Course	$199.00
5	Multi-colored Foam Dome	$845.00
6	Adjustable Multi-Ring Stand	$163.99
	Total:	$1,399.96

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