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

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Ready, FOCUS, Done! Part 2

Help me give my students sensory chairs, therapy brushes, fidget toys, and mindful maze boards to improve their focus and concentration.

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My Students

My students are in the autism spectrum disorder. It is hard for them to focus, make eye contact and communicate They have a lot of sensory issues that make it difficult to complete a given task. Paying attention is always a challenge for my. students. They can be easily distracted by stimulants ranging from the texture of their clothing to bright lights to sounds and more. They may also find it difficult to focus on information that is outside their range of interest.

My Project

My students show many "stimming" behaviors like rocking, fidgeting, twirling or rubbing their hands especially during stressful times. Sensory chairs can help my students who constantly fidget when seated in the classroom. The fidget toys can provide a more appropriate replacement behavior that is less distracting or less stigmatizing. The therapy brushes can improve process sensory information. The noise reduction headphones can help them cope with the crowded rooms in school. The mindfulness maze boards will improve their decision-making skills and help in reduce anxiety.

Using these sensory items will allow my students to increase their concentration and improve their life at school and in social situation.

Ms. Pia PS 721K Occupational Training Center Grades 9-12

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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

16 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ErgoErgo Ergonomic seat (Black) • Amazon Business $130.42 2 $260.84
2-Pack 32 Inch Extra Long Grabber Reacher with Rotating Jaw - Mobility Aid Reaching Assist Tool (Yellow) • Amazon Business $29.97 2 $59.94
Noise Reduction Safety Ear Muffs, Shooters Hearing Protection Earmuffs, NRR 28dB Adult Ear Defenders, Compact Foldable Ear Muffs for DIY, Shooting, Mawing Lawn or Hunting,Woodwork, Men, Women, Adult • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Preschool Learning Letter Tracing | Montessori Wooden Alphabet Tracing | ABC Flash Cards | Double Sided Uppercase and Lowercase | Includes Storage Box and Stylus Pen | Set of 26 Pieces • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Alternative - Bouncy Fidget Bands for Chairs and Desks - ADHD Students Sensory Fidgets Band (12-Pack) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Freesty Wobble Cushion, Wiggle Seat with Pump, Air Stability Disc Core Trainer for Home & Gym, Office Desk Chair Cushion for Flexible Classroom Seat, Sensory Kids Cushion Seat for Fidget, Blue • Amazon Business $14.95 2 $29.90
Bodima Educational Wood Handwriting Stencil Set | Easy-to-Use Writing Guide for Kids & Preschoolers | Large Drawing & Number Stencils for More Convenient Handling & Tracing |Set of 10 Reusable Boards • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, 3 Double Sided Breathing Boards with Finger Paths, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Board, Anxiety Relief Items, Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pencil Grips for Kids Adults Foam Egg Grips Black Pen Grips Cushioned Holders Writing Aid Trainer for Handwriting Drawing Preschool Supplies Right or Left Hand Use, 6 Pieces • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
SCIONE 10 Pack Pop Fidget Spinners Push Bubble Pop Simple Fidget Toys for Kids Adults, Halloween Pop Party Favors Sensory Fidget Packs with Colorful Flower ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Reducer • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Special Supplies Therapy Brushes Colorful 12-Pack + Removable Handle, Calming Occupational and Sensory Tools with Deep Pressure Massage, Soft Bristles, Stimulates and Calms Kids or Adults, Latex-Free • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
Key Education Write-On/Wipe-Off Pre-Printing Practice—PreK-Grade 1 Handwriting Activity Kit With Tracing, Dry Erase Activity Boards and Crayons (34 pc) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Panny & Mody Sensory Chew Necklaces Chewable Jewelry for Boys and Girls(3 Pack), Silicone Rainbow Pendant Sticks Autism Chewing Toys Set for Kids Oral Sensory Motor Aids • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Stylo Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting Pack of 6 - Home Schooling and Preschool Silicone Pencil Grippers - Writing Tools for Kids (Assorted, 6 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$579.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$618.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.07

Total project goal

$727.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $727.11

5 Donors

-$727.11

Donations toward project cost

-$618.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.07

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