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Ms. Freedman-Jones from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory-Based Supports in Kindergarten

Help me give my students flexible sensory seating options in order to increase their attention and participation in the classroom!

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My Students

In the 2019-2020 school year, I will be serving students ages 5-6 in Kindergarten at our school. We serve students in grades K-8. It's unique co-teaching model allows general and special-education educators to collaborate to increase student learning in the classroom.

My students are new to our school, as many are attending school for the first time.

They are honest, inquisitive, and eager to learn. They are just beginning their educational journey and will soon become readers, writers, problem solvers, and members of their classroom and school communities.

Our school services students of diverse background and cultures, including Special Education students, English language learners, and students from low-income households. Our students have differences that are celebrated. Nonetheless, our classrooms make up a larger 'school' community, a community that promotes inclusion and collaboration. We collaborate on events, such as our annual Kimmel Center Showcase, which allows students and teachers to perform, work hard, and have fun side-by-side. Additionally, our parents, administrators, and educators work to support students and promote a collaborative school culture.

My Project

I have a strong interest in sensory intervention/sensory-based supports, as I used them frequently in my three years as an early-intervention educator and as I completed inquiry research on this topic. As educators, we work with and teach diverse groups of students. Our students have different interests and abilities. They require different supports and teaching styles in the classroom. This project focuses on sensory-based supports for my diverse kindergarten students.

My goal for the 2019-2020 school year is to use sensory supports to increase students’ attention and participation in the classroom.

Each student has a unique set of sensory needs. Students can be underaroused and need more “alerting input” while in the classroom. The “Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat,” is a great alternative seating option that would allow underaroused students to receive input. This input would increase attention/participation during classroom activities/lessons, as students would be able to “bounce” and learn. Additionally, they “Flex-Space Wobble Cushions,” would allow for students to wiggle and wobble why they sit. Students can use these cushions on the floor, or in their chairs.

Students can also be over-aroused. These students require calming input. My goal is to create a “Cool Down Corner,” or a space for over-aroused students to sit when they need to “cool down.” A cool down corner would decrease student’s “challenging behaviors.” The “Cool Down Corner” would include the “Calming Colors Soft Seats and “Giant Comfy Pillows” for students to use as a seat. The corner would also have sensory brushes, the 5- lb Lap Pad, and the Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplug Set. These items would be used for calming. This would also teach students how to "cope," when feeling overwhelmed.

Ms. Freedman-Jones Phil Charter School - Arts & Sciences Grades PreK-2

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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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

25 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplug Set • Nasco $28.95 3 $86.85
LC561BU - Giant Comfy Pillow - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LC561RD - Giant Comfy Pillow - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
TS822 - Theraputty® - Soft • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 2 $55.98
DD380X - Calming Colors® Soft Seats - Set of 5 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
5-lb. Lap Pad • Nasco $28.50 1 $28.50
LC528GR - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC528BU - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC528RG - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 17" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
PP504 - Gel-Bead Sensory Shapes - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC511GR - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
LC511BU - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
LC511RG - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
BRUSH SENSORY EACH • School Specialty $3.12 3 $9.36

Materials cost

$501.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$551.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.34

Total project goal

$648.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $648.93

8 Donors

-$526.42

Donations toward project cost

-$447.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.96

Matching donations from our partners

-$122.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$104.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.38

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