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Mrs. Walters-Kostedt from Saint Louis, MO is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets for Success!

My students need stability balls, discs, and fidgeting tools to meet their needs without disrupting their own learning or the learning of other students in the classroom

  • $787 goal

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

"I feel privileged to be the teacher of this special group of kids and to witness the amazing work they are capable of" My students need alternative seating, fidgeting tools, and sensory items to help them focus, learn and be successful during the school day.

As a 4th grade general education teacher I have students with a wide variety of needs in my classroom.

Some students have a medical diagnosis of Autism or ADHD, some suffer from attention issues other are just energetic 9 year olds who have trouble focusing and sitting still. These students are in regular education classrooms but have some sensory needs to help get them through instruction. Washington Elementary is a title 1 school with 100% free breakfast and lunch. Our students come to us with a variety of educational obstacles. By funding my project you will be helping some great kids reach their fullest potential.

My Project

Having fidgets and special chair adaptations will allow my students to be able to move silently within the learning environment. Being able to move will reduce anxiety and increase their ability to focus on learning activities. Students who have sensory needs will be able to meet their need for movement without disrupting their own learning or the learning of other students in the classroom.

The new seating will allow students to focus on lessons.

The fidget materials will give their hands something to do so their minds can be engaged and will keep them from disturbing the other learns in our room.

Mrs. Walters-Kostedt
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Six-Leg Ball Chair - 26 inches - Green • Amazon Business $32.13 6 $192.78
Yes4All Stability Disc 13" - Black - ²BAANZ • Amazon Business $12.99 12 $155.88
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Lime • Amazon Business $19.98 6 $119.88
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball, Pink • Amazon Business $19.98 6 $119.88
Stress Balls and Squeeze Toys Value Assortment (21 Pack) • Amazon Business $25.88 1 $25.88
Stress Balls and Squeeze Toys Value Assortment (12 Pack) Stress Relax Toy Balls, Puffer Ball Assortment • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88

Materials cost

$629.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$668.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.99

Total project goal

$786.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $786.61

13 Donors

-$318.30

Donations toward project cost

-$270.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.74

Matching donations from our partners

-$468.31

Match offers toward project cost

-$398.06

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.25

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 $0.00

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