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Mrs. Caley from San Antonio, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Free to Move, Free to Learn!

Help me give my students wobble seats, stools ,wiggle bands and a new rug to provide them with a comfortable and wiggle friendly classroom.

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My Students

In my class, we believe that we are Ohana! “Ohana”means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. This is important because I am a third grade collaborative teacher. A collaborative class is one that has a student population that consists of both general education and special education learners.

I have been blessed to have such amazing students that are self motivated and strive to do their best academically, but struggle due to their disabilities and inattention.

My students love coming to school, however, in previous years most of them did not. This love of learning is very important, as third grade is the first year of standardized testing. These kids mean the world to me and I strive to give them the very best education possible because they deserve it.

My Project

Other than whole group time, I allow my students to go where they are able to do their best. The new area rug will be a place where my students can sit during our whole group lesson and where they will be able to comfortably work on their independent reading as well as other assignments. The stools will be utilized during small group time where my students will be engaged in hands on lessons tailored to their needs. The wobble stools, cushions, and wiggle bands will provide students with a tool to help them stay focused through movement.

Did you know that students that use tools such as, wobble stools, wiggle bands, and other flexible seating options throughout the year get to utilize these tools on the day of their standardized test?

Not only is flexible seating a big deal to keep students focused and motivated on a daily basis, but it is also a tool they can use on their biggest assessment of third grade. Do you remember 3rd grade? Do you remember sitting and listening all day? I do. As a child with ADHD, I remember that school was always very difficult for me. Sitting still and being forced to work like everyone else when that's not how my brain worked was torture and made feel inferior and resent education. I became an educator to empower all students, especially those that struggle. Not just the students that have learning disabilities but also those with learning difficulties due to their impulsivity, struggles with attention, as well as other struggles. I feel giving them the power of choice through movement in our classroom is one way I can do this.

Mrs. Caley James Carson Elementary School Grades 3-5

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San Antonio, TX View local requests

More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lavish Home Breton Stripe Area Rug, 8' by 10', Black/White • Amazon Business $187.39 1 $187.39
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Yellow (14in) • Amazon Business $52.99 2 $105.98
Poly and Bark Trattoria 18" Stool in Yellow (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $91.73 1 $91.73
Tufted Padded Boosted Cushion and Support - Plush Seating for Chair with Carrying Handle, Sage • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
WALIKI Toys Children's Wobbly Cushion, Alternative Classroom Seating | Inflatable Core Disc Seats for School (Pump Included, 12”/30CM) (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Sensory Solutions Wiggle Band - Bouncy Chair Fidget Elastic Seat Band - Perfect For ADD ADHD Autism and Sensory Needs in the Classroom - Set of 4 (Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$503.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$540.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.40

Total project goal

$635.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $635.99

8 Donors

-$368.00

Donations toward project cost

-$355.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.70

Matching donations from our partners

-$267.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$227.79

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.20

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