Past projects 5
Therapeutic Tools for Students With Sensory Sensitivities!
Funded Jan 27, 2022Thank you for your donations to the PS110 therapy room! The students were beyond excited to enter the therapy room and see new sensory tools. All the tools donated are student approved - They love them!
The vibrating pillow is a student favorite and they love hugging the pillow to help them feel calm. Students have been using the noise canceling headphones and/or earplugs during OT sessions and also in class to help decrease noxious sounds. We notice improvements in focus and task completion when they are using these strategies. Lastly, Some of our students with tactile defensiveness have started using therapeutic brushing as part of their calming routines at school and at home.
My students and I are grateful for your support!! Thank you again!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Brock
Bean Bag Chairs for Break Areas
Funded Sep 3, 2021I feel so fortunate that our school is well prepared now that we have had our "Bean Bag Chairs for Break Areas" Donors Choose project funded. Each classroom now has a bean bag chair in their break area for student to use when they need to refocus or are feeling stressed/upset/frustrated/etc. I see student's taking these breaks when I enter classrooms and it fills me with joy that they have this support from our school.
Thank you to all our donors for making this possible. We will continue to use these bean bag chairs and support our students to manage stress and refocus for years to come!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Brock
Break Areas for All Students!
Funded Aug 20, 2021I feel so fortunate that our school is well prepared now that we have had our "Break Areas for All Students!" Donors Choose project funded. Each classroom has the supplies they need to have a break area for student to use when they need to refocus or are feeling stressed/upset/frustrated/etc. I see student's taking these breaks when I enter classrooms and it fills me with joy that they have this support from our school.
Thank you to all our donors for making this possible. We will continue to use these tools and support our students to manage stress and refocus for years to come!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Brock
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 26 other donors.Supportive Seating and Sensory Tools for Student's Homes
Funded May 12, 2020Thank you so much for your donation towards home OT supplies for my students. My student's were able to use some of the adaptive seating options and sensory tools they are used to in school, at home during remote learning. I loved seeing them using these tools and more engaged during teletherapy sessions.
My students were beyond excited getting a special OT package sent to their home. They beamed and said thank you when they signed on for their teletherapy sessions. I am thankful that I could give them something to smile about during these challenging times.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Brock
Wobble While You Work!
Funded Dec 4, 2019The PS 84 occupational therapy team (of 2) feel so fortunate and well prepared now that we have had our "Wobble While you Work" Donors Choose project funded. We are able to trial different seating options with our students during OT sessions to find the right fit for each student. It's great to see our students advocating for themselves by asking to use specific chairs that they like the best.
When we see that a certain seating option helps a student sit calmer, engage more, or increase their focus, we have them try it in class. We are now able to issue out flexible seating options to our student's classrooms. They are able to move, wiggle, sit or stand while learning in class.
Thank you to all our donors for making this possible. We will continue to use these seating options for years to come.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Brock
This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 18 other donors.