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

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Shaking Our Sillies Away: OT Tools For Student Engagement.

My students need OT tools to promote engagement during independent learning and group activities. Fidgets, pillows, and wobble chairs to remain focused during whole group and small group activity. These tools will allow students to grow!

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My Students

My Students

I have the privilege to work with 20 loving and engaged students in an ICT classroom.

My students range in a variety of learning needs and adaptations. With so many of us, it can get a bit too loud for us to work! Some of my students are sensitive to loud noises and feel unsafe when we reach a really loud speaking tone. However, we want to avoid reaching such a high pitch and making sure we stay on top of time!

My students are still learning to grasp the concept of noise levels. We would really need a yacker tracker and time tracker to help us remain on task. We are a Title 1 school with 85% of our students receiving some kind of assistance.

My Project

Our Kindergartners just can't help those sillies and when we need to move, we move! However during classroom activities, fighting off those wiggles with our current table and carpet seating are not enough. My co-teacher and I would like to provide students with the tools to have all students feel comfortable during whole group and small group activities. As we plan hands-on and interactive lessons, we find that incorporating flexible carpet seating can provide all of our students with the foundation to engage in learning. We need these tools to promote student engagement and focus. As we continue to grow in Kindergarten, our wiggles and silly bones just can't be controlled! At times, it becomes difficult to focus on our lessons and peers when we just have the need to move! These tools will help us feel comfortable at the carpet and foster the confidence to engage in lessons and learning!

Providing flexible seating and OT tools will allow for our students to feel they are able to learn independently in a productive way.

These OT tools will provide us with a classroom environment that encourages them to focus on their work as we continue to address Kinesthetic needs.

Giant comfy pillows and wobble chairs will help students who discover the tools they need to remain focused. Wobble chairs will help our students with OT needs to work on in groups and in comfortable positions. Fidgets and chair bands will help them move their arms and legs in a constructive and non-distracting manner. Wobble chairs and comfy pillow cushions are what we need to will help our students who need constant movement to stay focused during classroom work.

Ms. Qureshi PS 191 Riverside School Makers 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

20 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CR122GR - Wobble Chair - Green - 12" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 3 $179.97
LC561GR - Giant Comfy Pillow - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Lime Green, 45cm • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
Bouncy Kids fidget chair bands (4 pack: green, blue, red, purple) for ADHD ADD Autism and Sensory Needs - Good for hyper active kids who are fidgety • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$371.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.91

Total project goal

$479.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $479.39

9 Donors

-$381.74

Donations toward project cost

-$326.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.01

match offer

-$95.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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 $0.00

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