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Mrs. Abdella from Brooklyn, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Through Movement!

My students need flexible seating for them to maintain their focus during the school day. They also need sensory toys to fulfill their sensory needs and decrease behaviors in the classroom.

  • $638 goal

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Mrs. Abdella has another project! Donate to Little Engineers, Big Ideas: LEGOs for STEAM Learning to help her classroom.

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My Students

I teach 5-8 year old with a variety of intellectual, physical, and sensory impairments in a District 75 school. I work in a self contained classroom with 6 students. My students are all classified with Autism, and have various abilities. My students are fantastic, and with the right tools to fit their needs they will achieve everything possible. I make sure to create a comfortable, happy environment for my students in order for them to succeed. My students are amazing and they make me proud each day and make me happy to do what I do.

My Project

Being comfortable is everyone's main priority. For me that is my main priority for my students. By providing flexible seating it will help my students be comfortable as well as help maintain their focus during the lessons. For example the wobble cushion would be perfect to help my student maintain focus. Also by using the boggie board and sensory sand this will help them maintain focus and eliminate behaviors. My students have difficulty maintaining focus so by providing flexible seating and sensory toys it will help the students maintain focus and eliminate behaviors present due to there being no options.

My main concern is to create an environment that is comfortable and fun for my students so they can achieve their academic, social goals.

Overall this project will help my students greatly and will help the reach their goals and achieve their behavioral goals.These students are learning that a classroom is not just within the four walls of a classroom. It doesn't have to be a place that is orderly and uncomfortable. Help these students get a chance for change.

Mrs. Abdella PS 77K @ PS 164 Cesar Rodney Grades PreK-2

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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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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 15donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
2 Pack - SueSport Air Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion, Balance Disc, Twist Massage, 14 Inch, Black • Amazon Business $26.50 3 $79.50
Boogie Board Jot 8.5 LCD eWriter, Blue (J32220001) • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Active Kids Chair - Active Chairs for Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers & Children Who Can’t Sit Still - Great 14" Wobble Chair for Kids with ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture | Blue - Age range 3-7y • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Stretchy Resistance Fidget Bands Toy Kids 3 Pack | Bounce, Kick & Stretch Your Feet ADHD, ADD, SPD, Autism & Poor Concentration | Improve Classroom Focus, Ameliorate Sensory Input • Amazon Business $13.95 3 $41.85
WALIKI TOYS Children's Chair Ball with Feet, Alternative Classroom Seating (Inflatable Balance Ball Chair With Stability Legs for School, Pump Included, 18"/45CM, Purple) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Milliard Anti-Burst Peanut Ball Variety Pack - Approximate Sizes: Green 39x20" (100x50cm) & Blue 31x15" (80x40cm) Physio Roll • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Bouncy Chair Bands (12-Pack)-Fidget Resistance Chair Bands for Kids with Sensory Needs-Kicking Improves Concentration for Students with Autism ADHD SPD, for School Chairs Desk Classroom • Amazon Business $24.87 1 $24.87
Black Mountain Products Exercise Balance Stability Disc with Hand Pump, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.14 2 $20.28
Sensory Sand Kit (Green, 4 Pound) • Amazon Business $17.75 1 $17.75
Bottles N Bags 12 Pack + FREE Bonus! Assorted Hand Exercise Squeeze Balls for Adult Stress and Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
CanDo NonSlip Inflatable Exercise Ball with Stability Feet, Orange, 21.6" • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
21 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Flippy Chain/Stretchy String/Squeeze-a-Bean Soybeans/Slime/Mesh & Marble/Mochi Squishy for ADHD Autism Stress Anxiety Relief Adult Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
YoYa Toys Pull, Stretch & Squeeze Stress Balls by 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal For Stress & Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders & More • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
YoYa Toys Pull, Stretch & Squeeze Stress Balls by 3 Pack - Elastic Construction Sensory Balls - Ideal For Stress & Anxiety Relief, Special Needs, Autism, Disorders & More • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
BodyHealt Therapy Putty Special Kit, 2-oz each, Red, Yellow, Green and Blue / Theraputty for Occupational and Physical Therapy (1 Set) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Stress Balls Puffer Stress Relief Toys Value Assortment Bulk 1 Dozen Stress Relax Toy Balls, Squeeze Ball Puffer Ball Assortment Most Popular Selection of Hand Exercise Balls & Therapy Balls • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Hibery 5 Pack Monkey Stringy Balls, Soft Active Fun Toy, Sensory Fidgets Toys Rainbow Pom Colorful Bouncy Stress Toy • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Fun Toy Stringy Balls Game Set of 5 Bundle Gift Box Bulk Relief Relax Fidget Play Squeeze Sensory Rainbow Splat Ball Monkey Toy Pom Pom Stress Ball Games for Kids Children Adults Office and Home • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Sensory Ring and Fidget Toy | Soft, Flexible Ring and Rubber Spikes | Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety| Promotes Focus and Clarity | Children, Youth, Adults Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
CanDo NonSlip Inflatable Exercise Ball with Stability Feet, Yellow, 17.7" • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids - Snake Puzzles, Assorted Colors, (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $8.17 1 $8.17
Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids - Snake Puzzles, Assorted Colors, (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $8.17 1 $8.17

Materials cost

$504.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$542.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.67

Total project goal

$637.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $637.78

12 Donors

-$359.26

Donations toward project cost

-$305.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.89

Matching donations from our partners

-$278.52

Match offers toward project cost

-$236.74

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.78

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