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Ms. Deady from Paterson, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating an Amazing Autism Classroom!

Help me give my students the tools (flexible seating and sensory items) needed to transition from hybrid and virtual learning to in-person school. While children are excited still return to school, the pandemic, causes increased pressure and apprehension among children.

  • $586 goal

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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 scholars made our virtual class a wonderful, positive community. They are my superstars! They joined class on time, embraced the lessons, and completed their assignments daily. My first scholar has DiGeorge syndrome, autism, and she’s nonverbal. Yet she greets us each day with a beautiful smile.

My next scholar is our mayor!

He has overcome physical, and academic challenges and continues to set new goals for himself daily. And we are all so proud of him! He told me that someday he wants to visit The White House. My next student is a talented artist. Her favorite model is her cat Oreo. She is headed to high school in September, and she’ll be missed. My other graduating student is also an incredible artist. He loves drawing Charlie Brown and Snoopy. I am very pleased to say that this scholar was selected to say the pledge allegiance at the eighth-grade virtual graduation ceremony. I was extremely proud.

Although two students are headed to high-school, I am very much looking forward to the new chapter in our classroom community.

My Project

Flexible seating (i.e. bean bag chairs, yoga balls) and chair bands support students' natural need for movement and comfort while learning in a classroom setting. The transition from hybrid and virtual learning to in-person school, while still during a pandemic, caused increased pressure and apprehension among children. We currently do not have proper seating in the classroom. Children with autism need comfortable school chairs to gain success in educational achievements.

This project will equip my classroom with seating options, fidget materials, and books that will support my students physically, emotionally, and academically.

Lastly, the smaller sensory items support students with nerves and anxiety by allowing them to fidget and release energy while they work.

Ms. Deady Senator Frank Lautenberg School 6 Grades 6-8

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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Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than half of 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

6 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Cotton Twill Bean Bag Chair, Green (DGBEANSMSLDGN) • Quill.com $94.99 1 $94.99
Bouncy Bands for Desk Color: Blue Support Pipe • Teachers' School Supply $14.95 5 $74.75
Bouncy Bands for Chairs Color: Blue Support Pipe • Teachers' School Supply $13.95 5 $69.75
Stages Learning Materials Sensory Builder Active Attention Chair Cushion, 13" Diameter, PVC, Purple (SLM2103) • Staples $22.99 2 $45.98
Sensory Ball Mega Pack • Teachers' School Supply $31.99 1 $31.99
Senseez(r) Blue Square Vibrating Cushion • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.66 1 $29.66
Stages Learning Materials Sensory Builder Active Attention Chair Cushion, 13" Diameter, PVC, Blue (SLM2101) • Staples $28.74 1 $28.74
Anti-Burst Fitness Balls Size Option: 65 CM, Suggested Size: 5'8" to 6'1" • Teachers' School Supply $26.87 1 $26.87
LC360 - People Colors<sup>&reg;</sup> Crayon Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 3 $20.97
LC169 - People Shapes&trade; • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.49 2 $14.98

Materials cost

$438.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.37

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$497.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.82

Total project goal

$585.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $585.45

5 Donors

-$313.31

Donations toward project cost

-$273.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.50

match offer

-$263.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$223.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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