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Ms. Whitted from Richmond, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brain Break Sensory Station

Help me give my students items to create a sensory area for instructional Brain Breaks! Included in the project is a bean bag chair, puzzle mats, and fidgets.

  • $240 goal

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Ms. Whitted has another project! Donate to Keep it Confidential: Student Accommodations to help her classroom.

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Help Ms. Whitted

Ms. Whitted has another project! Donate to Keep it Confidential: Student Accommodations to help her classroom.

$413 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are witty, clever, and they each have a great sense of humor. They each have unique personalities and learning styles, with their needs differing greatly.

They are the epitome of resilience, persevering despite the many difficulties they face some faculty and staff have not experienced during their longer lifespans; working closely with them each day is inspiring.

Teaching students with disabilities means I must utilize my creativity, which is what initially brought me to this platform. My students encourage me in ways they may not be aware of, I am constantly in search of opportunities and resources so I am able to give them what they are so deserving of: a quality and engaging educational experience.

My Project

One of my go-to solutions to keep my class on task is taking scheduled "Brain Breaks," which are timed breaks for students to veg out, and refuel for the next set of tasks during instructional time.

Studies have shown that taking frequent breaks is developmentally advantageous, especially during 94 minute classes like we have here.

It is also an opportunity for students who need extra time to complete tasks.

Sensory items for our classroom such as a bean bag, balancing ball, thinking putty​ and water beads to create stress balls will help relieve stress and tension so they can remain focused on content. The foam mats will also help students recognize the sensory area as a safe space to decompress and be themselves.

Please help us meet our modest goal so we can be reminded that play is a vital part to living a healthy and balanced life!

Ms. Whitted Thomas Jefferson High School Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Whitted

Richmond, VA 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gold Medal Bean Bags 31012884917 X-Large Denim Bean Bag with Pocket, Purple • Amazon Business $79.44 1 $79.44
Interlocking Foam Mats for Kids – Floor Mats for Kids - Puzzle Mats for Floor - Colorful Floor Mat – Soft, Reusable, Easy to Clean, Non-Toxic • Amazon Business $23.84 1 $23.84
WALIKI Toys Chair Ball with Feet (Adult (13-101 29"/75CM)) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Therapeutic Putty for Kids and Adults by Playlearn USA | Thinking Fidget Putty and Occupational, Physical Therapy Putty for Hands and Wrists | 5 Resistance Types - Soft to Extra Firm | Complete Set • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Gyring Fidgit Widget • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Sensory Solutions Wiggle Band - Bouncy Chair Fidget Elastic Seat Band - Perfect For ADD ADHD Autism and Sensory Needs in the Classroom - Set of 4 (Red) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Elongdi Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix Over 50,000 Orbies Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Hasbro Gaming Rubik's 3X3 Cube, Puzzle Game, Classic Colors • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$170.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$203.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.87

Total project goal

$239.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $239.14

1 Donor

-$120.00

Donations toward project cost

-$102.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.00

match offer

-$119.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$101.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.87

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 $0.00

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