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Ms. Mazza from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating and Sensory Station

Help me give my students an opportunity to learn and succeed within the classroom using various tools, such as, furniture, academic activities, and fidget tools in order to better their understanding, focus, and alertness.

  • $550 goal

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My Students

My students with special needs are bright, loving, and enthusiastic. They are motivated to learn but have trouble in some areas within the classroom. My students struggle with focusing, movement, alertness, and attention. They enjoy moving around the classroom and a variety of fun, engaging activities that give them a different view on learning.

By giving them this opportunity, they will be given the tools, motivation, and confidence in order to succeed within the classroom.

My students are amazing kids that deserve as much assistance as possible in order for them to thrive.

My Project

The various seating elements will allow my students with special needs to become more comfortable, more focused, and will provide movement to students whose bodies crave this stimulation. Options such as sitting in a beanbag chair or using a wobble chair can help a body to calm down and allow a student to be ready for learning. Equally, some children need help in increasing activity and alertness for learning. Fidget objects made of different materials serve a similar purpose. They will help control the busy hands and feet throughout lessons.

Lastly, sight word activities will assist my students with special needs in reading and writing.

Giving students a different view on a topic stimulates their minds and gets them excited to learn. I would like to provide my students with tools that aid in sustaining attention, academics, as well as, giving them responsibility in self-regulation. The same tools can help several children in the same classroom, depending on his or her sensory and attention needs.

Ms. Mazza PS 175 City Island Grades 3-5

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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Bronx, NY 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

23 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Patented Wobble Chair | Now with Antimicrobial Protection | Stem Flexible Seating | Made in The USA - Active Sitting for Kids - Junior, Grey (16in) • Amazon Business $70.98 2 $141.96
Big Joe 0630250, Chartreuse Polka Dot Classic Bean Bag Chair, White • Amazon Business $38.36 2 $76.72
Trideer Exercise Ball Chair, Stability Ball with Ring & Pump, Flexible Seating, Improves Balance, Core Strength & Posture (Office & Home & Classroom) (Ball with Ring (Silver), 65cm) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Dry Erase Pockets 35pc [10” x 13”] +FREE PENS +BONUS 900 Downloadable Worksheets! Write and Wipe Reusable Plastic Sheet Protectors For Classroom Organization & Teaching Supplies by Teachers Toolbox • Amazon Business $29.92 1 $29.92
Big Joe Cuddle Chair, Stretch Limo Black • Amazon Business $29.88 1 $29.88
Learning Resources Time Tracker Mini Visual Timer • Amazon Business $20.06 1 $20.06
WALIKI TOYS Children's Chair Ball with Feet, Alternative Classroom Seating (Inflatable Balance Ball Chair With Stability Legs for School, Pump Included, 18"/45CM, Gray) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers Set of 4 • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Learning Resources Sight Word Swat a Sight Word Game, 114 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
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
Mesh Stress Balls - Non-Toxic Grape Squishy Ball - Fun Kneading Fidget Toy for Adults & Kids - Ideal for Prizes, Stress Relief, Special Needs, Autism Disorders - 2.4 Inches Size (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Sunshane 6 Pieces Bouncy Chair Bands Stretch Foot Bands for Kids, Foot Sensory Fidget Band for School Classroom Chair Desk, Blue • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Cevinee Extra Strong Fidget Toys (12 pack / 6 color) Sensory Fidgets - Release Anxiety and Stress, Improve Concentration - #1 ADHD Therapist Recommended for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $8.73 1 $8.73
The Pencil Grip 3-Step Training Kit with 3 Premium Ergonomic Pencil Grips, Crossover Grip, Pinch Grip, Pencil Grip (MXG-003) • Amazon Business $8.17 1 $8.17

Materials cost

$430.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$467.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.41

Total project goal

$549.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $549.42

3 Donors

-$209.42

Donations toward project cost

-$198.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$316.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$268.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.72

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