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Mrs. Goldsmith from Roswell GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Silent Dance Party as Positive Behavior Reinforcement

Help me give my students a silent dance party & motivation for Positive Behaviors in school!

  • 4 donors
  • $8,749 still needed

expires Jul 07

  • 4 donors
  • $8,749 still needed
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My Project

Fostering positive behavior among students in school is crucial for creating a conducive learning environment. This project proposes a unique approach utilizing a Silent Dance Party System as a means to reinforce positive behaviors among students.

Materials: 150 Silent Disco LED Headphones & 3 transmitters.

Objectives:

Implement a Silent Dance Party System within the school environment.

Promote positive behaviors such as teamwork, respect, and inclusivity among students.

Create a fun and engaging way for students to express themselves positively.

Foster a sense of community and belonging within the school.

Implementation: Students demonstrate positive school behaviors and earn PAWS points each week. Students can turn in their PAWS points each month to join a silent dance party for positive behavior.

Guidelines:

Respect: Encourage students to respect one another's space and boundaries during the dance sessions.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all students feel welcome and included, regardless of their dancing abilities or preferences.

Positive Energy: Promote a positive and uplifting atmosphere through the choice of music and interaction among students.

Cooperation: Emphasize the importance of teamwork and cooperation in creating a successful silent dance party experience.

Benefits:

Provides a non-conventional approach to behavior management that is enjoyable for students.

Encourages social interaction and teamwork among peers.

Helps students release pent-up energy in a positive manner, potentially reducing disruptive behaviors in the classroom.

Fosters a sense of belonging and community within the school.

The Silent Dance Party System offers a creative and innovative way to reinforce positive behaviors among students in a school setting. Incorporating elements of fun and self-expression, this approach aims to cultivate a supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially. Through careful planning, implementation, and evaluation, our school can harness the power of music and movement to promote a culture of respect, inclusivity, and cooperation among students.

Mrs. Goldsmith
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Silent Sound System 50 Pack Silent Disco LED Headphone Package (50 RF Headphones / 1 Transmitter) • Amazon Business $2,310.00 2 $4,620.00
Silent Sound System 50 Pack Silent Disco LED Headphone Package (50 RF Headphones / 1 Transmitter) • Amazon Business $2,310.00 1 $2,310.00

Materials cost

$6,930.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $478.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$103.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$7,542.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,330.96

Total project goal

$8,873.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $8,873.08

1 Donor

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$106.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

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 $8,748.08

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