Help me give my students flexible seating options, and sensory tools to keep their attention, lower their anxiety and revert back to the purpose of school which is learning.
I am a resource teacher at an elementary school. I support students who are neuro-divergent (students on the spectrum, students with specific learning disabilities, students with attentional difficulties, and students with emotional needs), by pushing into the general education classroom or by pulling students out from their regular classrooms to work in the resource room also know as the Learning Lab!
Resource Students benefit from small group instruction in an environment that allows for movement breaks, flexible seating and sensory gadgets; by donating to this project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement.
With this grant, I plan to create a welcoming class environment through;
- Flexible seating, such as the Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students, Orange/Blue, the Chair Ball - Extra Balance Ball for Kids Balance Ball Chair, Green, 38cm and American Plastic Toys Kids Scoop Rockers (Pack of 4), Green, Lounging Floor.
-Fidgets and sensory tools such as Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING, Special Supplies Therapy Putty for Kids, and KLT Sensory Stress Balls Set 12 Pack.
In addition, the general education teachers borrow fidgets and sensory tools from the resource room to support students in their classroom that are not eligible for special education services.
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students, Orange/Blue
• Amazon Business
$56.18
3
$168.54
Special Supplies Therapy Putty for Kids and Adults - Resistive Hand Exercise Stress Relief Therapy Putty Kit, Set of 6 Strengths, 3 Ounces of Each Putty
• Amazon Business
$31.99
4
$127.96
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair Ball - Extra Balance Ball for Kids Balance Ball Chair, Green, 38cm
• Amazon Business
$14.68
5
$73.40
American Plastic Toys Kids Scoop Rockers (Pack of 4), Green, Lounging Floor-Level Chairs, Reading, Gaming, Watching TV, Indoors, Outdoors, Stackable, Non-Toxic, BPA-Free Plastic, Easy Wipe Clean, 3+
• Amazon Business
$40.00
1
$40.00
KLT Sensory Stress Balls Set 12 Pack for Adults and Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children - Fidget Toys Stress Relief - Prize Box for Classroom - Calming Toys for Students - Squishy Squeeze Ball
• Amazon Business
$19.95
2
$39.90
Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING - 6-Pack - Perfect for Autistic, ADHD, SPD, Oral Motor Children, Kids, Boys, and Girls (Tough, Long-Lasting)
• Amazon Business
$9.98
3
$29.94
Materials cost
$479.74
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$43.90
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.20
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$560.84
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$98.97
Total project goal
$659.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$659.81
1 Donor
-$329.90
Donations toward project cost
-$280.42
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$49.48
match offer
-$329.91
Match offer toward project cost
-$280.42
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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