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Ms. Supan from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Balance Pods

My students need balance pods to provide tactile experience and improve balance skills

  • $193 goal

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My Students

We are a high needs school in Harlem, with many students living below the poverty line or coming from low-income families. Some live in shelters. The majority receive free school lunch based on their socio-economic status. Many are from single parent households.

We have a special program for students on the autism spectrum, who benefit from reduced class size and additional supports in the classroom.

I teach these students several times per week to provide consistency in their schedules. They tend to struggle with core strength and balance but have improved greatly in the time I have worked with them.

My students are energetic and enthusiastic dancers. They are eager to explore new ideas and dance forms.

My Project

Students on the autism spectrum thrive with tactile and experiential learning. I am requesting balance pods. Students will use the balance pods to improve core stability and muscle tone. The bumpy texture of the pods provides stimulating tactile sensation on students' feet.

We will use the balance pods as part of a dance "obstacle course" with different movement activity stations in the dance room.

We will also use them as a trail to follow, exploring pathways through the space. And I'm sure my students will think of many additional activity ideas...

These balance pods will benefit students in my Pre-K through 2nd grades especially, but I can envision using them for 3rd through 5th grades for balance challenges.

Ms. Supan PS 133 Fred R Moore Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New York, NY View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Merrithew Yoga Balance and Therapy Dome - 2 Pack • DICK'S Sporting Goods $19.99 6 $119.94

Materials cost

$119.94

Vendor shipping charges

$11.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.89

Total project goal

$192.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$192.62

3 Donors

-$142.62

Donations toward project cost

-$121.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.39

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$0.00

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