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Ms. Ribeiro from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Occupational Therapy- Sensory Tools, Please Help

Help me give my students the tools that they need to help filter out distractions and maximize the learning experience

  • $267 goal

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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

We are Occupational Therapists who work in an AMAZING, SMALL, DIVERSE public elementary school in Harlem, N.Y.C. We work with over 50 students, ranging from kindergarten to the 5th grade with a variety of unique diagnosis – For example, Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, and other miscellanies learning disabilities.

The majority of our students are from low-income/high poverty households - Despite the challenges they face, the students look forward to coming to school where we provide a nurturing environment and help them receive the support that they need.

With that said, we are always striving for ways to help enhance the students learning experience. The Occupational Therapy department collaborates with teachers on a daily basis to adapt the classroom and teach strategies to address the student’s sensory needs; ultimately helping the students to focus more efficiently and promote a comfortable learning environment.

My Project

Sensory issues can create both learning and behavioral issues as some children are overwhelmed by stimuli that others view as harmless. We are requesting various tools that will be used during Occupational Therapy sessions to help train the students to become more independent and functional in the school environment. The tools that we are requesting will be used in close collaboration with the teachers to help adapt the school environment for the students specific /individual needs so they can engage more efficiently and actively participate, ultimately perform better in school activities.

Students need the sensory tools in order to calm their bodies and get all of their emotions out so they can stabilize themselves so they’re ready to learn and they’re happy.

Some examples of how the tools requested will help the students are as follows: Weighted materials - Many children find that something weighted helps them soothe themselves or organize sensory input. Seating modifications: Some students have modifications to their seating. They may sit on a cushion that provides them with tactile and proprioceptive input as they move. Some sit on a wobble chair or a specially designed bouncing ball chair instead of a traditional one. They use a weighted lap pad or have resistance bands attached to the legs of their chairs. Some other tools: Many children benefit from fidgets or tactile materials such as clay or silly putty.... Due to space limitations, all tools can not be described in detail but hopefully you get the concept.

Thank you in advance for your consideration! Every contribution helps us get one step closer to giving our AMAZING students the tools they need to help them function and ultimately thrive in the school environment.

The Occupational Therapy Team

Ms. Ribeiro PS 125 Ralph Bunche Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New York, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CR122BU Wobble Chair 12 Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Big Joe Bean Bag, 98-Inch, Sapphire • Amazon Business $35.79 1 $35.79
Everyday Educate Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Foot Fidget Rubber Bands for Classroom Desk or School Chairs Bouncy Bands - Flexible Seating for Kids with ADHD and Sensory Needs (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97
Vaupan Small Ankle Wrist Weights, Mini Leg Arm Hand Cuff Weights for Women Kids Toddler Children, Exercise Equipment with Adjustable Straps for Fitness Gym Dancing Walking Aerobics (1 Pair, 1lb) • Amazon Business $27.88 1 $27.88
BANZ Kids Headphones – Hearing Protection Earmuffs for Children – Adjustable Headband to fit All Ages – Protect Kids Ears – Block Noise – Fireworks – Sporting Events – Concerts – Movies (Butterfly) • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Discovery Putty - Grab the Goodies • Nasco $19.95 1 $19.95

Materials cost

$185.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$226.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.94

Total project goal

$266.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $266.25

3 Donors

-$265.93

Donations toward project cost

-$226.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.33

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 $0.00

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