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Ms. Sweet from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating - Reducing The Rigors Of Autism!

My students need flexible seating to minimize disruptive behavior in the class and to optimize learning by allowing students an alternative to choose a seat that fits their learning style.

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My Students

I teach a diverse group of 6 students, 3 females and 3 males with Autism between the ages of 4.5 and 6. Three of my students are non-verbal and three are minimally verbal and use voice output device and/visuals to communicate. Most of my students come from low income families and most of the parents do not speak English. We are on the 4th floor of the General Education school with very tiny classrooms which is challenging for students of varying needs.

My Project

I invested in one crate, filled it with materials and placed a pillow on top and used it as a chair. As a result, I noticed the student with frequent outbursts was able to stay in seat for up to five minutes during math class to complete a requested task. Unfortunately, it didn't last because the students kept pulling things out of the crate and I had to resort back to using the uncomfortable metal chairs.

Research has shown that children with Autism learn best when their seating arrangements are diversified, so myself (Special Education Teacher) and an Occupational Therapist conducted extensive research to incorporate "flexible seating" for all students in my classroom to allow them autonomy to choose a seat based on their learning style, thus optimizing learning, minimizing disruptive behaviors, and creating a student centered classroom.

Each student will use a visual board to indicate the seat he/she wants to utilize for the day or for a given period. Students will choose floor seating during morning meeting, read aloud, group work using the smart board, or writing using lap table to sit on the floor to complete work. Flexible seating will increase students motivation and engagement in learning.

The two seater sofa is perfect for the corner of my classroom for two reasons: 1) so students can take turn to read quietly instead of sitting on the rugged hard wood floor 2) so two students with severe sensitivity and difficulties to work with the whole class can complete work on the sofa by using a lap table.

Ms. Sweet PS 164 Caesar Rodney Grades PreK-2

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More than three‑quarters 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 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP344 - Comfy Couch Listening Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $289.00 1 $289.00
CN331BU - Rainbow 24" x 36" Rectangular Table - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
FF524 - Small-Group Teaching Easel • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
CR124BU - Wobble Chair - Blue - 14" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
BR302BU - Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
CK20BU - Little Beanbag Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
CK20RD - Little Beanbag Seat - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
BR302RD - Comfy Floor Seat - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99

Materials cost

$807.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$850.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.01

Total project goal

$1,000.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,000.07

4 Donors

-$522.54

Donations toward project cost

-$444.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.38

match offer

-$477.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$405.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.63

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 $0.00

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